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Maximilian V. Muntean
Department of Plastic Surgery, “Ion Chiricuță” Institute of Oncology, "Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Alex V. Orădan
Plastic Surgery Department, Institutul Oncologic "Ion Chiricuta", Cluj-Napoca
Alma A. Corpodean
Department of Plastic Surgery, “Ion Chiricuță” Institute of Oncology, "Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Eduard S. Acatrinei
Department of Plastic Surgery, “Ion Chiricuță” Institute of Oncology, "Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Timea H. Virag
Department of Plastic Surgery, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Eduard A. Bonci
Department of Oncological Surgery, “Ion Chiricuță” Institute of Oncology, "Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Emil M. Pușcaș
Department of Oncological Surgery, “Ion Chiricuță” Institute of Oncology, "Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Anterolateral thigh flap for abdominal wall reconstruction. A case report
Abstract
Abdominal wall reconstruction aims at restoring the anatomical, functional and aesthetic integrity of this region, while providing protection of abdominal viscera and prevent herniation. There are various techniques used for abdominal wall reconstruction. We present a difficult case of abdominal wall reconstruction performed with a pedicled antero-lateral thigh (ALT] flap with good postoperative