Two-stage free anterolateral thigh flap in the management of full-thickness chest wall resection [SURGICAL TECHNIQUE]

Free tissue transfers are sometimes required in the reconstruction of large full-thickness chest wall defects. To minimize the risk of viscera exposure in case of free flap complications, we describe a two-stage procedure using an anterolateral thigh flap.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Philandrianos, C., Casanova, D., D'journo, X. B., Thomas, P. A. Tags: Chest wall SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research