Reconstruction of Anterolateral Thigh Defects Using Perforator-Based Propeller Flaps. 2017

Takuya Iida, and Hidehiko Yoshimatsu, and Isao Koshima
From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

BACKGROUND Usually, anterolateral thigh (ALT) defects with width more than 8 cm cannot be closed directly. Although several methods of using local flaps exist, flap mobility of these methods is limited. We introduced a perforator-based propeller flap for such reconstruction. Their maximal mobility, which minimizes their size, is their greatest advantage. In addition, we present our technical refinements including double-axes propeller flap, the use of indocyanine green real-time angiography, and supercharged propeller flap for safer flap transfer. METHODS Seven patients underwent perforator-based propeller flap reconstruction of ALT defects. Flaps were designed cranial or caudal to the defect according to the perforator locations. To maximize mobility, flaps were designed so that the perforator was located at the periphery and closer to the defect. After rotating the flap to the defect, indocyanine green angiography was performed to determine the need for supercharge. RESULTS In all cases, all flaps survived completely. Defect size ranged from 12 × 11 cm to 18 × 16 cm, and flap size ranged from 7 × 5 cm to 15 × 7 cm. The number of perforators in the flap was 1 in 3 cases and 2 in 4 cases. Supercharging was performed in 3 cases. Donor-site complications, including gait disturbance, were not observed. CONCLUSIONS This method achieves ALT defect closure with minimal donor-site morbidity and can provide prompt and aesthetically acceptable results. Indocyanine green real-time angiography and supercharging technique are also useful for safer and reliable flap transfer.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000369 Aged, 80 and over Persons 80 years of age and older. Oldest Old
D013848 Thigh The superior part of the lower extremity between the HIP and the KNEE. Thighs
D061525 Perforator Flap A mass of tissue for transplantation that includes the skin and/or the SUBCUTANEOUS FAT, and the perforating blood vessel that traverses the underlying tissue to supply blood to the skin. Perforator flaps are named after the anatomical region or muscle from where they are transplanted and/or the perforating blood vessel. Perforator Flaps,Flap, Perforator,Flaps, Perforator
D019651 Plastic Surgery Procedures Procedures used to reconstruct, restore, or improve defective, damaged, or missing structures. Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgical Procedures,Cosmetic Surgical Procedures,Esthetic Reconstructive Surgical Procedures,Esthetic Surgical Procedures,Plastic Surgical Procedures,Reconstructive Surgical Procedures,Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Cosmetic,Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery,Procedure, Reconstructive Surgical,Procedures, Reconstructive Surgical,Reconstructive Surgical Procedure,Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Esthetic,Surgical Procedure, Reconstructive,Surgical Procedures, Reconstructive,Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgeries,Cosmetic Surgical Procedure,Esthetic Surgical Procedure,Plastic Surgery Procedure,Plastic Surgical Procedure,Procedure, Cosmetic Surgical,Procedure, Esthetic Surgical,Procedure, Plastic Surgery,Procedure, Plastic Surgical,Procedures, Cosmetic Surgical,Procedures, Esthetic Surgical,Procedures, Plastic Surgery,Procedures, Plastic Surgical,Reconstructive Surgeries, Cosmetic,Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic,Surgeries, Cosmetic Reconstructive,Surgery Procedure, Plastic,Surgery Procedures, Plastic,Surgery, Cosmetic Reconstructive,Surgical Procedure, Cosmetic,Surgical Procedure, Esthetic,Surgical Procedure, Plastic,Surgical Procedures, Cosmetic,Surgical Procedures, Esthetic,Surgical Procedures, Plastic

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