Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8699021 | Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
The results of this study suggest that dissection of the musculocutaneous perforators can compromise the function of vastus lateralis, which is the largest compartment of the quadriceps group. This could also affect the antagonistic muscles such as the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris. Because of its versatility, adequate tissue stock, possibility of simultaneous two-team approach large and long pedicle and minimal donor site morbidity, the ALT flap has become one of the most preferred transplants for soft tissue reconstruction in the head and neck region. Most authors described the donor site morbidity as minimal (Song et al. 1984; Wolff et al., 2006; Xu et al., 1988; Kimata et al., 1997; Kuo et al., 2001; Collins et al., 2012). In summary, the study shows that functional impairment of the donor thigh can occur but does not affect the patients in their daily life.
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Authors
Hannes Weise, Andreas Naros, Gunnar Blumenstock, Michael Krimmel, Sebastian Hoefert, Susanne Kluba, Stefan Hofer, Siegmar Reinert,