Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand  2012;17(4):183-190

doi:10.12790/jkssh.2012.17.4.183

Reconstruction of the Digit Using Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap.

Sun Hee PARK 1 ; Hak Soo KIM ; Seong Eon KIM

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Keywords

Digit; Soft tissue defect; Anterolateral thigh perforator flap

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: We reported the results of the digit reconstruction using anterolateral thigh perforator flap followed by delayed debulking operation. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all patients with digital injury who underwent anterolateral thigh perforator flap and delayed debulking operation. Ten digits in 8 patients were included. Three months after the last operation, the circumferences of the reconstructed digits were measured. RESULTS: There were no partial or complete flap necrosis. Average circumferences of the reconstructed digits were 111 percent (range: 104-120 percent) of those of the normal digits. CONCLUSION: Anterolateral thigh perforater flap and delayed debulking operation is a good option for the reconstruction of the large soft tissue defect of the digit.