Outcomes of anterolateral thigh free flap thinning using liposuction following lower limb trauma

Askouni EP, Topping A, Ball S, et al (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK) J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 65:474-481, 2012^§

Abstract

Background

Whilst soft tissue closure is the priority to prevent infection in open fractures of the lower limb, some patients find that bulky flaps interfere with function and dislike the appearance. We report the outcomes of delayed free anterolateral thigh flap thinning with liposuction.

Material and Methods

38 patients treated between 2006 and 2009 were offered flap contouring. 23 chose flap thinning and 15 did not. We measured outcomes using the SF-36v2 questionnaire and cosmetic outcome scores pre and postoperatively at a mean follow up of 12 weeks (range 10–16 weeks).

Results

SF-36v2 physical health (PH) scores improved from a mean of 67 preoperatively to 80 postoperatively (p

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