CHEN Zeng-gang, WU Can, LI Ming, et al. Application of free anterolateral femoral flaps to repair widespread defects of soft tissue in extremities[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2011,36(9):1129-1131.
CHEN Zeng-gang, WU Can, LI Ming, et al. Application of free anterolateral femoral flaps to repair widespread defects of soft tissue in extremities[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2011,36(9):1129-1131. DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.2011.09.018.
Objective:To discuss the clinical efficacy of free anterolateral femoral flaps to repair widespread defects of soft tissue in extremities.Methods:13 cases were treated with free anterolateral femoral flaps between April 2008 and December 2010.There were 9 cases of simple flaps
3 cases of repairing tendon defect with fascia lata
and 1 case of cross-bridge flap to repair soft tissue defect of lower leg.Results:All flaps survived and followed up for 3 to 24 months.Swelling of the flap occurred in 4 cases and got reshaped 6 months later.The outline and function and protective sensation were repaired satisfactorily at last.Conclusion:The anterolateral femoral skin flaps have sufficient blood supply.It is an ideal method to repair large area of skin defects of extremities.