Microdissected thin anterolateral thigh perforator flaps with multiple perforators: A series of case reports.

Introduction: The study aimed to explore the effect of microdissected thin anterolateral thigh (MTALT) perforator flap with multiple perforators on patients with complex defects on the hand, elbow, heel, or knee.

Methods: From March 2012 to February 2013, 5 patients with complex defects on the hand, elbow, heel, or knee were included. During the flap preparation, 2 to 3 perforators penetrating the fascia of the anterolateral femoral area were initially detected, and the deep fascia was incised.

[Repair of lower extremity traumatic soft tissue defect with ALT polyfoliate perforator flap].

Objective: Application of anterior lateral thigh flap (ALT) polyfoliate perforator flap for lower extremity soft tissue defect.

Methods: From 2009 to 2011, anteral thigh perforator flap free transplantation were applied for traumatic soft tissue deformity of body surface.

Results: There were 21 cases in this clinical application and the necrosis in distal part of two flaps were treated by free grafting.

Small metal soft tissue foreign body extraction by using 3D CT guidance: a reliable method.

Objective: To introduce a useful and accurate technique for the locating and removal of small metal foreign bodies in the soft tissues.

Methods: Eight patients presented with suspected small metal foreign bodies retained in the soft tissues of various body districts. Under local anesthesia, 3-6 pieces of 5 ml syringe needles or 1 ml syringe needles were induced through three different planes around the entry point of the foreign bodies.