Open AccessApplication of “chimeric” double anterolateral thigh flaps for reconstruction of massive postburn defect in head and face (Case report).
Author(s) -
Quang Vinh Vũ,
Thanh Tuấn Hoàng,
Thanh Hải Tống,
Trung Quyết Đỗ,
Hạnh Nguyên Khổng,
Minh Trung Phạm
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
y học thảm hoạ and bỏng/tạp chí y học thảm hoạ và bỏng (điện tử)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1859-3461
DOI - 10.54804/yhthvb.6.2021.93
Subject(s) - medicine , head and neck , surgery , anastomosis , thigh , anatomy
Head and neck tissue defects are frequently, especially deep and wide defects caused by burning. Choosing sufficient material is a big challenge for surgeons. Using double anterolateral thigh perforator flaps in chimeric type is a new method, a new idea with many advantages for providing large tissue volume to reconstruct extensive defects in face and head area.We were a success in treating a case of extensive facial burn with complicated lesions by using two anterolateral thighs free flap in chimeric type with single anastomosis. Postoperation, both flaps are survived completely and got good outcomes in both function and aesthetics.