The free lateral thigh flap |
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| Authors: | W. -X. Guan K. -X. Cheng Y. -H. Zou Y. -T. Jin Y. -L. Qian T. -S. Chang |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China |
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| Abstract: | Summary Experience with 13 free lateral thigh flaps is presented. In only one case was there necrosis and this was partial. The method of raising the flap is described in detail and the advantages and disadvantages are described. This flap is more difficult to raise than the medial thigh flap and care must be taken in searching for its supplying vascular pedicle. |
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| Keywords: | Lateral thigh flap Free tissue transfer Cutaneous branch |
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