The “Trimeric” Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap: A Novel Technique for the Reconstruction of Complex Cranio-Orbital and Middle Skull Base Defects
This first reported trimeric ALT flap achieved comprehensive restoration of complex cranio-orbital and skull base defects, providing a durable, vascularized, and anatomically adaptable solution for single-stage reconstruction.
Authors
- Neil Mundi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9328-8266)
- Jacopo Berardinelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3920-2588)
- Mikaeel Kassam
- Amin Kassam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3134-1249)
- Julian E. Bailes
- Sammy Khalili
- Hannah L Walsh
- Russel T. Wagner
- Melanie B. Fukui
Institutions
- NorthShore University HealthSystem (US)
- Northwest Community Hospital (US)
- Federico II University Hospital (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Operative Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1227/ons.0000000000001973
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00