Anterolateral thigh free flap using modified turbocharging method: a case report

Yooseok Ha; Donghyun Kim; Hyeokjae Kwon; Sunje Kim; Seung Han Song; Seung Han Song; Sang-Ha Oh; Sang-Ha Oh; Joo-hak Kim; Ho Jik Yang; Hyunwoo Kyung; Hyunwoo Kyung

doi:10.3389/fsurg.2024.1273843

Frontiers in Surgery (Oct 2024)

Anterolateral thigh free flap using modified turbocharging method: a case report

Yooseok Ha,
Donghyun Kim,
Hyeokjae Kwon,
Sunje Kim,
Seung Han Song,
Seung Han Song,
Sang-Ha Oh,
Sang-Ha Oh,
Joo-hak Kim,
Ho Jik Yang,
Hyunwoo Kyung,
Hyunwoo Kyung

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Yooseok Ha: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Donghyun Kim: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Hyeokjae Kwon: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Sunje Kim: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Seung Han Song: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Seung Han Song: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
Sang-Ha Oh: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Sang-Ha Oh: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
Joo-hak Kim: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong, Republic of Korea
Ho Jik Yang: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong, Republic of Korea
Hyunwoo Kyung: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
Hyunwoo Kyung: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong, Republic of Korea

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1273843
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11

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The free flap is a versatile option for reconstruction of soft tissue defects around the ankle. In patients with poor lower leg circulation, arterial insufficiency is one of the complications that can occur immediately after vessel anastomosis during free flap surgery. The authors were able to improve blood circulation in the flap by using modified turbocharging method in which another perforator was anastomosed to the distal end of the main pedicle.

Published in Frontiers in Surgery

ISSN: 2296-875X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Surgery
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/surgery

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