Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi
April 2021
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of multiple tension reduction suture of return needle vertical mattress suture and return needle horizontal mattress suture combination with intradermal intermittent continuous suture (denominated as Zunyi's Suture Method) on suturing the donor site of the anterolateral thigh flap.
Methods: Between January 2019 and December 2019, 62 patients were treated with anterolateral thigh flaps to repair wounds. There were 46 males and 16 females, aged 9-67 years (mean, 31 years).