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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
ISSN: 0970-0358 EISSN: 0970-0358
Vol. 37, No. 1, 2004, pp. 34-39
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Bioline Code: pl04007
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 37, No. 1, 2004, pp. 34-39
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Groin reconstruction by anterolateral thigh flap: A review of 16 cases
Ahmad Quazi Ghazwan , Reddy Murali , Shetty Kanti P, Prasad Rajendra , Hosi JS, Bhathena M
Abstract
We present our experience of pedicled Anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of groin defects in cancer patients. Total of 17 flaps in 16 patients were performed between January 2001 to May 2003. 15 flaps were used for groin defects after node dissection for carcinoma of Penis (bilateral groin defects in one patient), 1 case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of groin and 1 case of Soft Tissue Sarcoma of groin. All patients were male. 16 were myocutaneous variety and 1 was fasciocutaneous flap based on the septocutaneous perforator. Complications were few and all patients achieved durable long-term coverage. We found the flap to be technically easy and reliable.
Keywords
Groin Defects, Anterolateral Thigh Flap, Vastus Lateralis Muscle
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