Inguinal Soft Tissue Reconstruction Using Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap: A Case Report

Koo,  Youn Taek; Eun,  Seok Chan; Baek,  Rong Min

doi:2011.20.2.113

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 20(2); 2011 > Article

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2011;20(2):113-115.
Published online November 30, 2011.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2011.20.2.113

Inguinal Soft Tissue Reconstruction Using Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap: A Case Report

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sceun@snubh.org

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Abstract

We present our experience of reconstruction of inguinal soft tissue defect following inguinal lymphadenectomy, because of penile squamous cell carcinoma. Malignant infiltration required wide resection, producing a defect requiring complex soft tissue reconstruction. We have used a pedicled anterolateral thigh flap as our first choice flap for this case. Patient achieved reasonable esthetic coverage. Complications were few and patient achieved durable long term coverage. We found this flap to be technically easy, reliable and effective.

Key Words: Inguinal soft tissue defect, Pedicled anterolateral thigh flap