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01-04-2017 | Case Report

Reconstruction of an extensive iliac thigh defect with a giant combined thigh perforator free flap

Authors: Saito Masami, Kimura Naohiro, Kanasyoji Mari, Saiga Atsuomi, Ueda Kazuki

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 2/2017

Abstract

Cases with vast skin defects that cannot be covered by a single flap use the combination of two neighboring flaps. An extensive iliac thigh degloving injury was reconstructed with the combined flap formed by the anterolateral thigh flap and the tensor fasciae latae perforator flap, resulting in a functionally and aesthetically good outcome. This combined flap has minimum donor site morbidity and can be thinned as required. The combined flap consisting of the anterolateral thigh flap and the tensor fasciae latae perforator flap is considered suitable for the repair of massive skin soft tissue defects.

Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study.

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Title: Reconstruction of an extensive iliac thigh defect with a giant combined thigh perforator free flap
Authors: Saito Masami
Kimura Naohiro
Kanasyoji Mari
Saiga Atsuomi
Ueda Kazuki
Publication date: 01-04-2017
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-016-1266-7

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Reconstruction of an extensive iliac thigh defect with a giant combined thigh perforator free flap

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