Application of free anterolateral thigh flap for the treatment of burn scar carcinoma.

Author: Weijun ZHOU ; Zhaohui SONG ; Zhilong GUO ; Chaoyang LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adult; Aged; Burns; complications; Cicatrix; etiology; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Surgical Flaps
From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2014;30(4):251-254
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo discuss the therapeutic effect of free anterolateral thigh flap for the treatment of burn scar carcinoma.
METHODSFrom Jun. 2005 to Feb. 2013, 10 cases with burn scar carcinoma at craniofacial area and extremities underwent radical excision and transposition of free anterolateral thigh flaps for the leaving wounds.
RESULTSThe flaps in 10 cases survived completely and primarily without any complications. The operation time was 7 hours in average. The patients were followed up for 5 months to 2 years (1 year, in average) without no recurrence and no functional morbidity in donor sites. The cosmetic results were satisfactory in all the cases, even with hair growth in 6 cases.
CONCLUSIONThe free anterolateral thigh flap is suitable for the treatment of burn scar carcinoma.