Breast reconstruction with the extended profunda artery perforator flap.

Background: The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap is a reliable flap for breast reconstruction. By extending the traditional flap, it is possible to include more tissue and thereby enhance flap volume. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the technique for extended profundal artery perforator flap harvest and to demonstrate results in a population otherwise not suited for autologous breast reconstruction.

Usefulness of a template-based anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of head and neck defects.

Background: One of the challenges in head and neck reconstruction is to have an adequate understanding of the three-dimensionalities of the defects created after resections due to the high variability of clinical scenarios. Consequently, it is essential to design the flap to match the requirements of the defect in order to facilitate the insetting and to achieve a successful outcome. The anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) is a robust and versatile flap commonly used in head and neck reconstruction.