Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique
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Ann Chir Plast Esthet · Jun 2017
Multicenter Study[Anterolateral thigh flap for distal lower leg reconstruction].
Soft tissue defects of lower leg are still a challenge for the plastic surgeon. It should provide an effective and functional coverage with a minimal morbidity on the donor site. Free anterolateral thigh flap present in these areas many advantages over the pedicled local flaps and free muscle flaps used conventionally. We try to define its place through our experience with a bicentric retrospective study. ⋯ Showing functional results at least similar to other flaps, ALT flap demonstrated its reliability and its low morbidity on the donor site. Its versatility allows adaptation to the vast majority of defects of the lower leg.