Open AccessReconstruction of Burn Contractures with Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap in Various Anatomic Sites
Author(s) -
Zülfükar Ulaş Bali,
Burak Özkan,
Yavuz Keçeci,
Nilgün Ertaş,
Levent Yoleri
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.28
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1306-696X
DOI - 10.14744/tjtes.2020.89195
Subject(s) - muscle contracture , contracture , medicine , surgery , free flap , thigh , popliteal fossa , burn injury , axilla , range of motion , amputation , cancer , breast cancer
Burn contractures that cause a restriction in extremity movements have to be reconstructed. Free microvascular flaps are generally needed in cases of severe contractures. The ideal free flap for severe contracture defects has to have a large skin island without bulk and a long pedicle for preventing recurrence and tension-free adaptation. Anterolateral thigh flap (ALT flap) that meets these features has widely been used for several indications in reconstructive surgery. Usage of ALT flap in burn contracture was described for burn and axillary contractures in literature. In this study, the usage of free ALT flaps in various anatomic contracture sites was reported.