Open AccessReconstruction of complex thoraco-abdominal defects with extended anterolateral thigh flap
Author(s) -
Prabha Yadav,
Quazi G. Ahmad,
Vinay Kant Shankhdhar,
G.I. Nambi,
C Pramesh
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of plastic surgery/indian journal of plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.299
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1998-376X
pISSN - 0970-0358
DOI - 10.4103/0970-0358.73428
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , deformity , thigh , anatomy , abdominal wall , free flap
The reconstruction of complex thoraco-abdominal defects following tumour ablative procedures has evolved over the years from the use of pedicle flaps to free flaps. The free extended anterolateral thigh flap is a good choice to cover large defects in one stage.