Versatility of the anterolateral thigh flap in oncology reconstructions: Case reports of the reconstructive plastic surgery and microsurgery procedures in Erasto Gaertner Hospital

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap first described in 1984 is based on perforator vessels of the lateral femoral circumflex artery. It is a cutaneous flap located in the middle third of the anterior thigh and lateral to the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis. The low morbidity related to the donor site and its usefulness for different dimensions make it a versatile flap.

Method:

This study aimed to present the versatility of the ALT flap in plastic and reconstructive surgeries at the Erasto Gaertner Hospital through a report of three cases.

Cases:

We describe three cases in which the ALT flap was used for the head and neck, and right hemithorax reconstructions.

Keywords:
Anterolateral Thigh Flap; Microsurgery; Versatility of the Flap