Strategies for management of the donor site of anterolateral thigh flap

VernacularTitle:股前外侧皮瓣供区的处理策略
Author: Jinhui WANG ¹ ; Xiaohuan ZHAN ; Junqing GAO
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1. 广州中医药大学第八临床医学院，佛山　528000
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Anterolateral thigh flap; Donor site; Repair; Linear closure
From: Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(5):580-586
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: As the harvest and clinical application of anterolateral thigh flap (ALTF) are now well established, attentions are gradually shifted to the quality of closure of donor site. Considering aesthetics and functionality of donor site while having a recipient site reconstructed has become a challenge for surgeons in reconstructive surgery. In recent years, with in-depth researches on flap anatomy, a variety of innovative closure techniques for donor site have emerged, aiming to improve healing quality and minimise complications. This article summarises and categorises the management strategies for ALTF donor site through extensive literature review, and provides a reference for surgeons on individualised treatment of patients.