The Anterolateral Thigh Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Autor:	Pu JJ; Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong., Atia A; Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA., Yu P; Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA., Su YX; Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong. Electronic address: richsu@hku.hk.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America [Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am] 2024 Nov; Vol. 36 (4), pp. 451-462. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 13.
DOI:	10.1016/j.coms.2024.07.001
Abstrakt:	The anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap has become a workhorse for head and neck reconstruction. This paper offers a thorough introduction to the ALT flap, covering its anatomy, surgical technique, adaptable designs, and use in a range of clinical settings along with case studies. With its long vascular pedicle and tissue versatility, the ALT flap is well-suited for matching varied defects. Still, understanding possible anatomic variances and managing complications are critical to its success. With this paper as a comprehensive guidance, surgeons can apply the ALT flap for difficult head and neck reconstructions and achieve the best possible results. Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors declare that they have no known conflict of interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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