Reconstruction of the Lower Abdominal Region Using Bilateral Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flaps Combined With Poly-Surgical Mesh: A Case Report

Medicine (Baltimore). 2015 Dec;94(52):e2375. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002375.

Abstract

The en-bloc resection of neoplasms on the abdominal wall often causes extensive defects that are difficult to manage. The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is a widely used flap in reconstructive surgery of defects. In this article, we present a case using bilateral pedicle anterolateral thigh flaps combined with a surgical polymesh to repair a large defect (22 cm × 18 cm) caused by dissection of a recurrent fibromatosis with good functional and aesthetic effects. There were no obvious morbidities or complications during a 6-month follow-up period.We conclude that the bilateral pedicle anterolateral thigh flap is a good choice for reconstruction of large lower abdominal wall defects. It can afford sufficient soft tissue coverage without obvious donor site morbidity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery*
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adult
  • Fibroma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps / surgery*
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Thigh / surgery*