Composite Anterolateral Thigh???Fascia Lata Flap: A Good Alternative to Radial Forearm???Palmaris Longus Flap for Total Lower Lip Reconstruction

Abstract

This flap is a good choice for reconstruction of the extensive head and neck defects. We think that anterolateral thigh-fascia lata composite flap has maximum reconstructive capacity and minimal donor-site morbidity. This flap has many advantages over the radial forearm flap and should replace to the composite radial forearm palmaris longus tendon flap when total lower lip reconstruction is concerned.