Reconstruction of Type II abdominal wall defects: Anterolateral thigh or tensor fascia lata myocutaneous flaps ?

Conclusion: It can be concluded that flap from the Lateral thigh (ALT or TFL) is flap of choice for large Type II abdominal defects. Including vascularised fascia in the flap maintains abdominal wall integrity and use of synthetic mesh is not necessary. Upper abdominal defects need free flaps and in lower abdominal defects a pedicled flap suffices.

Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - May 30, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jammula S Srinivas Prakash Panagatla Mukunda Reddy Damalacheru Source Type: research