Reconstruction of Pelvic Exenteration Defects with Anterolateral Thigh–Vastus Lateralis Muscle Flaps

Abstract

The pedicled anterolateral thigh-vastus lateralis flap is a good alternative for reconstruction of large pelvic exenteration defects when the rectus abdominis flap is unavailable. Obese patients with short thighs may not be good candidates for this procedure.