The free anterolateral thigh flap substituted for a pedicled biparietal flap in reconstructing complex frontal defect

• Published in: Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2024; no. 3; p. rjae115
• Main Authors: Nghĩa, Phan Tuấn, Sơn, Trần Thiết
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 05-03-2024
• Subjects: pedicled flap; free flap; forehead defect; ALT flap; cranioplasty
• ISSN: 2042-8812; 2042-8812
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae115

Abstract
Complex scalp defects involving soft and hard tissues pose challenges for plastic surgeons. The solution for each defect must depend on various factors and even the technical development of the infrastructure. We present a case study in which the patient had a significant total frontal defect. The first surgery was a bi-parietal flap as a salvage option to cover the defect. However, aesthetic satisfaction was not achieved. The second surgery used the anterolateral thigh flap to enhance the aesthetic result, and the placement of titanium mesh was an appropriate choice. This case may be an example of how different solutions can lead to variable results and what needs to be considered when dealing with complex scalp defects.