Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction

Open Education Resource

2025-10-31

Permanent link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43586
Files
Anterolateral thigh _ALT_ free flap for head and neck reconstruction.pdf (2.14 MB)
Authors
Pipkorn, Patrik
van Zyl, Ottie
Journal Title
Link to Journal
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Publisher
Department
Division of Otorhinolaryngology
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Series
Abstract
The Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) flap has gained increased popularity for head and neck reconstruction, mainly due to its minimal donor site morbidity. Although it is a fasciocutaneous flap, it can be harvested with a cuff of vastus lateralis muscle. It is based on perforators of the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and can provide large areas of vascularised skin for reconstruction. It can be used for any soft tissue reconstruction including facial skin, oral cavity e.g. partial or total glossectomy, and as semi-tubed or tubed flaps for pharyngeal defects.
Description
Keywords
ALT Flap
Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap
Head and Neck Reconstruction

Reference:

Pipkorn, P. & van Zyl, O. 2025. Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction [OER]. ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Division of Otorhinolaryngology. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43586

Collections
Teaching and Learning