Breast reconstruction with free anterolateral thigh flap

The most common methods of breast reconstruction involve harvest of flaps from the lower abdomen. However it has certain limitations, including its use in patients who desire pregnancy in the future. Here, the anterolateral thigh flap, though an unconventional donor site, has been used with good res...

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Main Authors: Raje R, Chepauk R, Shetty K, Prasad R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2003-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2003;volume=36;issue=2;spage=84;epage=88;aulast=Raje
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Summary:The most common methods of breast reconstruction involve harvest of flaps from the lower abdomen. However it has certain limitations, including its use in patients who desire pregnancy in the future. Here, the anterolateral thigh flap, though an unconventional donor site, has been used with good results in four of our patients.
ISSN:0970-0358