Core Procedures Anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap Gracilis flap Surgical surface anatomy An imaginary line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle marks the proximal border of the anterior thigh. The inguinal ligament travels between these two bony…
Figure 48.1 Sural flap. Open full size image Introduction “It is not uncommon to find split skin grafts applied to an ulcer bed as the sole method of treatment. This can be successful, but failure is a common end result…
Introduction In 1904, Wiilstein, in Germany, reported the first case of a jejunal flap. He used the jejunum as a pedicled flap to reconstruct the thoracic esophagus. In 1907, Roux, in France, described a successful staged reconstruction of the esophagus…
Introduction It is something of a dent to personal pride to be singled out among so many internationally distinguished contributors to write a chapter on complications in microsurgery. How did the editors know we were so experienced in complications? We…
Core Procedures Anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap Gracilis flap Surgical surface anatomy An imaginary line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle marks the proximal border of the anterior thigh. The inguinal ligament travels between these two bony…