title: Anterolateral thigh free flap for complex soft tissue hand reconstructions.
abstract: The anterolateral thigh free flap is described in terms of its surgical anatomy, techniques of elevation and its application in seven cases of trauma to the hand. The particular advantages of this free flap for reconstructing a variety of hand defects are demonstrated. Flap refinements that have potential applications for hand surgery are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, Cambridge University Teaching Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Javaid
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Cormack
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013848:Thigh; D016896:Treatment Outcome