title: Split anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap for vulva reconstruction: a case report.
abstract: The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is a popular reconstructive choice due to its versatility and minimal donor site morbidity. It has been used in the reconstruction of perineal and vulval defects as a pedicled or free flap. We describe, for the first time, use of a split ALT flap to reconstruct a vulval defect following excision for recurrent tumour. Splitting the ALT increases the versatility yet further without compromising flap vascularity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, North Bristol NHS Trust, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom. gfilobbos@yahoo.com
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Filobbos
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chapman
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D013848:Thigh; D014844:Vulva / Q000601:surgery*; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*