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ArticleTechnology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine2024

Pedicled ALT-flap for soft tissue reconstruction in the trochanteric area.

Adrian Matthias Vater, Philipp Lamby, Johanna Moncher, Karsten Schmidt, Martin Jordan, Michael Jakubietz, Rainer Meffert, Rafael Jakubietz

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Adrian Matthias VaterKlinik für Plastische, Ästhetische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie des Universitären Medizincampus Niederbayern, Passau, Germany.
Philipp LambyKlinik für Plastische, Ästhetische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie des Universitären Medizincampus Niederbayern, Passau, Germany.
Johanna MoncherKlinik für Hand- und Plastische Chirurgie, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland.
Karsten SchmidtKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Martin JordanKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Michael JakubietzKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Rainer MeffertKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Rafael JakubietzKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundCoverage of soft tissue defects following surgery at the trochanteric area is challenging. Revision surgery in case of compromised wound healing may lead to soft tissue defects requiring reconstruction with pedicled or free flaps. Previous access to the hip joint may jeopardize neurovascular structures relevant to the flap.

objectiveIn this study, we evaluated if the use of a pedicled anterior lateral thigh (ALT) flap is a valuable option for soft tissue reconstruction.

methodsIn this retrospective study, seven patients were included. Defect etiology was tumor resection in one case, screw osteosynthesis in another case and total hip arthroplasty in three cases. All patients underwent reconstruction by proximal pedicled anterior lateral thigh (ALT) flap.

resultsPedicled ALT flap was a safe procedure in all cases. One patient showed delayed wound healing with need for additional surgery. No further complications were observed.

conclusionsPedicled ALT flap transfer represents a reliable option for soft tissue coverage in the trochanteric area after primary surgery such as hip arthroplasty, osteosynthesis or tumor resection.

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Plastic Surgery ProceduresSurgical FlapsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overArthroplasty, Replacement, HipFemaleFemurHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesThighALT flaphip arthroplastyplastic surgeryreconstructive surgeryrevision surgerytrochanteric defect

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PMID38848207
PMCPMC11492015

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