Abstract

Reconstruction of extensive soft tissue defect is a surgical challenge. Anterolateral thigh flap can be considered as one of the workhorse perforated flap. Since its introduction in 1984 by Song et al, the anterolateral thigh flap has gained widespread popularity. Anterolateral thigh flap with its large and long neurovascular pedicle can be used either as a free flap or a pedicled flap. The flap has ease of dissection, and large irregular shaped flap can be raised. The donor site is also hidden and acceptable to the patient. The Anterolateral thigh flap has gained appreciation in other reconstructive areas such as breast, genital, upper and lower extremity reconstruction. The flap can be safely extended to include adjacent vascular territories perfused by single perforator from lateral circumflex femoral artery. Here we present our experience of resurfacing various anatomical territories with the Anterolateral thigh flap.

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