Introduction The superior gluteal myocutaneous free flap was first described by Fujino in 1975 for breast reconstruction. In 1978, Le Quang performed the first breast reconstruction with an inferior gluteal…

Figure 59.1 (Left) Anterolateral thigh flap; (Right) Anteromedial thigh flap. Introduction In 1984, Song and colleagues introduced the anterolateral thigh flap based on septocutaneous branches of the descending branch of…

Figure 60.1 Tensor fascia lata perforator flap. Introduction The tensor fascia lata (TFL) flap is one of the well-known flaps with a reliable and constant pedicle. This flap has served…

Figure 52.1 Fibula flap. Introduction With an outstanding length available for harvest, a solid and sizable bone stock, a reliable blood supply, an allowance for manipulation of the components of…

Figure 51.1 Soleus flap. Introduction The soleus muscle, one of the components of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg, was used initially as a local flap, as described by…

Figure 50.1 Gastrocnemius Flap. Introduction The gastrocnemius flap is one of the most useful flaps. Described very early, it has been proven to be easy to raise and very reliable….

Introduction The word glabrous is defined as “smooth, having a surface without hairs or projections.” Anatomically, glabrous skin is present on the palms of the hands and volar fingers, as…

Figure 48.1 Sural flap. Introduction “It is not uncommon to find split skin grafts applied to an ulcer bed as the sole method of treatment. This can be successful, but…

Introduction The gracilis flap was described in 1972 by Orticochea, as a pedicled myocutaneous flap, and the first cases included a penile reconstruction and one of calcaneal soft tissue coverage….

Figure 47.1 Radial forearm flap. Introduction Drs. Yang and Gao of the Shenyang Military Hospital initially introduced the radial forearm flap, often called the “Chinese flap.” Cadaveric studies performed in…