title: The hemithigh microvascular transfer (combined anterolateral thigh flap and tensor fasciae latae flap) for a full thickness abdominal wall reconstruction: a case report.
abstract: In large, full thickness upper abdominal wall defects a free microvascular tissue transfer is the only option which will enable reconstruction of the structural integrity of the abdominal wall as well as give a good aesthetic appearance. We present a case in which such a defect was reconstructed by a 29 x 19 cm hemithigh free flap, combining the adjacent vascular territories of the anterolateral thigh flap and the tensor fasciae latae flap based on the lateral circumflex femoral artery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cunha-Gomes
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Choudhari
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Bhathena
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Kavarana
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019042:Muscle Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D013848:Thigh