The Reverse Fasciocutaneous ALT Flap Harvested From Deeply Wounded and Scarred Area for Reconstruction of the Knee: A Case Report. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sahin, Ismail; Guzey, Serbulent; Aykan, Andac; Nisanci, Mustafa
• Is Part Of: International journal of lower extremity wounds. Volume 15:Number 2(2016:Jun.)
• Page Start: 136
• Page End: 138
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: anterolateral thigh flap -- fasciocutaneous -- deeply wounded -- knee reconstruction -- scar tissue; Leg -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Leg -- Ulcers -- Periodicals; Wound healing -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1177/1534734615569054
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1534-7346

Abstract

Because of limited flap alternatives, soft tissue reconstruction over the knee is a challenging problem for reconstructive surgeons. When accompanied with surrounding tissue damage in major injuries, local flap alternatives are not available and reconstruction is more difficult. 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.