Large defects after skin malignant tumors resection were difficult to repair. We introduced a partition concept, in which the large defects were divided into several subunits, and each subunit was repaired by a certain pedicled flap to achieve a complete coverage.Between May 2012 and Oct 2016, 8 patients with skin malignant tumors underwent radical resection. Prior to surgery, the dimension of ...

The reconstruction of complex defects in the abdominal wall after wound infection or trauma can be challenging. In this article, a superficial inferior epigastric artery flap, a tensor fascia lata flap, and an anterolateral thigh flap used for 3 different abdominal wall reconstructions are described. The authors conclude that different specific abdominal wall defects can be successfully reconst...

We present a case of an epithelioid sarcoma of the right groin in which wide resection resulted in a complex groin defect involving the full thickness of the abdominal wall and the perineum. We reconstructed the defect using a combination of pedicled anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap and gluteal fold flap. The functional and aesthetic results were satisfactory. The ALT flap with a robust iliotibia...

Aim: To evaluate the functional and aesthetic results of one-stage penile reconstruction (phalloplasty) using an island anterolateral thigh flap Patients and methods: Twelve male patients (age 16 to 43 years) were treated with a penile reconstruction admitted to plastic & reconstructive surgery unit of Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur and Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan from November ...

BACKGROUND This study presents an alternative in reconstruction, using free skin flaps in combination with pedicled mandible bone flaps for complex lateral mandibular defects. METHODS In all, 13 patients were included in this prospective study. Pedicled mandible myo-osseous flaps were used for reconstruction of bone defects of the lateral mandible in combination with free skin flaps, includin...

Due to the significant morbidity and mortality associated with pharyngocutaneous fistula in pharyngoesophageal reconstruction following cancer resection, the purpose of this retrospective study is to examine the selection of tubed skin flaps that impact anastomotic integrity. The flaps evaluated included radial forearm flap versus anterolateral thigh flap, and fasciocutaneous anterolateral thig...

OBJECTIVE The anterolateral thigh flap is a versatile flap that can be used in a free or pedicled fashion. Because of the large amount of potential soft tissue, low donor site morbidity, and long pedicle lengths, many researchers consider it to be the perfect free flap. However, dissection of this and other perforator flaps can become an arduous experience with learning curves to overcome. Near...