Anterolateral thigh flap to the rescue: anterolateral thigh free flap for secondary reconstruction of facial defect post oncosurgery—a case report
This case underscores the importance of timely secondary intervention using free tissue transfer and local flap adjustment in managing orocutaneous fistula following pectoralis major myocutaneous failure. The combined approach provided durable closure and functional restoration, offering a viable option in complex salvage scenarios.
Authors
- Firoz Borle
- Bhushan Mundada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0219-7049)
- Nitin Bhola
- Divya Suvarna Dixit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1052-0791)
Institutions
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN)
- Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05658-5
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00