BACKGROUND The tensor fascia lata is a versatile flap with many uses in reconstructive plastic surgery. As a pedicled flap its reach to the lower abdomen and groin made it an attractive option for reconstructing soft tissue defects after tumor ablation. However, debate exists on the safe dimension of the flap, as distal tip necrosis is common. Also, the adequacy of the fascia lata as a sole sub...

IntroductIon: Although reconstruction with adipofascial anterolateral thigh flap (ALTA) is commonly recommended treatment alternative for the extremity defects there are a few studies published in the literature. In this study it was aimed to show the advantageous and disadvantageous of ALTA flap due to experiences that we got from 9 patients at whom superficial extremity defects were reconstru...

 ABSTRACT Background: Several case studies have described the use of the superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap as a pedicled flap for reconstruction of upper and lower ex tremities, or a free fasciocutaneous flap when a large amount of skin coverage is required for hemifacial atrophy, breast or head and neck reconstruction. Apparently, the anatomical findings of previous studies ar...

Pedunculated subcutaneous lipoma in the popliteal fossa extending through the superficial fascia causing chronic irritant dermatitis of the adjacent skin with "psoriatic-like" plaque. To the author's knowledge, no similar case has been reported in the literature.

IntroductIon: Although reconstruction with adipofascial anterolateral thigh flap (ALTA) is commonly recommended treatment alternative for the extremity defects there are a few studies published in the literature. In this study it was aimed to show the advantageous and disadvantageous of ALTA flap due to experiences that we got from 9 patients at whom superficial extremity defects were reconstru...

Total ear reconstruction in the postburn auricle is one of the most challenging procedures for plastic surgeons. Adverse factors associated with these procedures include reduced or damaged blood supply, poor elasticity of scar tissue, increased risk of infection, and the possible destruction of skin, temporoparietal fascia, or retroauricular fascia. In cases where patients are severely burned, ...

We present a case report of a free thenar flap surgery done for a volar right hand middle finger, distal and middle phalanx degloving injury. A free thenar flap is a fasciocutaneous sensate flap supplied by a constant branch of the superficial radial artery and its variable nerve supply. It has a distinct advantage of low donor site morbidity, better cosmesis and texture of the flap. No immobil...