title: The Reverse Fasciocutaneous ALT Flap Harvested From Deeply Wounded and Scarred Area for Reconstruction of the Knee: A Case Report.
abstract: Because of limited flap alternatives, soft tissue reconstruction over the knee is a challenging problem for reconstructive surgeons. When accompanied with surrounding tissue damage in major injuries, local flap alternatives are not available and reconstruction is more difficult. In this report, we present the first case in the literature of a patient who had reconstruction by the reverse fasciocutaneous anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap harvested from a deeply wounded and scarred area for soft tissue defect of knee region. It was shown that the ALT flap can be harvested from deeply wounded and scarred thigh and without any major complication and debulking procedure and that ideal cosmetic and functional results could be achieved.
authors: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Ismail
authors: I
authors: Sahin
authors: Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey drserbulent@yahoo.com.
authors: Serbulent
authors: S
authors: Guzey
authors: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Andac
authors: A
authors: Aykan
authors: Aesthetic Surgery Centre, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Nisanci
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: anterolateral thigh flap; deeply wounded; fasciocutaneous; knee reconstruction; scar tissue