Abstract

The anterolateral thigh flap is a very suitable flap to serve as a flow-through flap. It has a large, long pedicle and a large size skin island that can provide adequate soft tissue coverage. One-stage coverage and revascularisation can be achieved using the concept of flow-through circulation. The case presented describes a patient who suffered a major crush injury to the lower leg due to an accident with a fork-lift truck that led to an avascular lower leg. The anterolateral thigh flap was used as flow-through flap and amputation was avoided.

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