The Reverse Fasciocutaneous ALT Flap Harvested From Deeply Wounded and Scarred Area for Reconstruction of the Knee: A Case Report

In this report, we present the first case in the literature of a patient who had reconstruction by the reverse fasciocutaneous anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap harvested from a deeply wounded and scarred area for soft tissue defect of knee region. It was shown that the ALT flap can be harvested from deeply wounded and scarred thigh and without any major complication and debulking procedure and that ideal cosmetic and functional results could be achieved.

Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - June 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Sahin, I., Guzey, S., Aykan, A., Nisanci, M. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research