Inguinal Soft Tissue Reconstruction Using Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap: A Case Report.
- Author:
Youn Taek KOO
1
;
Seok Chan EUN
;
Rong Min BAEK
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sceun@snubh.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Inguinal soft tissue defect;
Pedicled anterolateral thigh flap
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Humans;
Lymph Node Excision;
Thigh
- From:Journal of the Korean Microsurgical Society
2011;20(2):113-115
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We present our experience of reconstruction of inguinal soft tissue defect following inguinal lymphadenectomy, because of penile squamous cell carcinoma. Malignant infiltration required wide resection, producing a defect requiring complex soft tissue reconstruction. We have used a pedicled anterolateral thigh flap as our first choice flap for this case. Patient achieved reasonable esthetic coverage. Complications were few and patient achieved durable long term coverage. We found this flap to be technically easy, reliable and effective.
