The hemithigh microvascular transfer (combined anterolateral thigh flap and tensor fasciae latae flap) for a full thickness abdominal wall reconstruction: a case report
Cunha-Gomes, D.; Choudhari, C.; Bhathena, H.M.; Kavarana, N.M.
Acta Chirurgiae Plasticae 41(3): 71-73
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5423 PMID: 10641324 Document Number: 503938
In large, full thickness upper abdominal wall defects a free microvascular tissue transfer is the only option which will enable reconstruction of the structural integrity of the abdominal wall as well as give a good aesthetic appearance. We present a case in which such a defect was reconstructed by a 29 x 19 cm hemithigh free flap, combining the adjacent vascular territories of the anterolateral thigh flap and the tensor fasciae latae flap based on the lateral circumflex femoral artery.