Risk Factors for Partial Flap Loss in a Free Flap: A 12-Year Retrospective Study of Anterolateral Thigh Free Flaps in 303 Lower Extremity Cases

Conclusions: The distance from the perforator to the flap margin, the flap elevation layer, and the flap size affected the occurrence of partial necrosis. Taking these into consideration, anterolateral thigh free flaps of appropriate size and thickness should be harvested. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Risk, III.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Lower Extremity: Original Articles Source Type: research