title: Utilization of a continuous external tissue expansion system to assist in primary closure of a large anterolateral thigh donor site defect.
abstract: Primary closure of a large anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap donor site defect with the assistance of an external tissue expansion system is presented. The dimensions of this donor site (12 cm × 40 cm) and its percentage of leg circumference (34%) would make this site likely to require skin grafting or further flap coverage based on the results of previously published literature.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2040 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 301, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Silver
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2040 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 301, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA.
authors.forename: Richard C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Baynosa