Abstract
The anterior lateral thigh osteomyocutaneous free flap (ALTO) offers the advantage of reconstructing large bony and soft tissue defects. We report a novel approach for femur stabilization via retrograde intramedullary nail placement in a patient with a near total tongue and large mandibular defect who underwent ALTO reconstruction that saves operating room time and decreases risk of post-operative fracture.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 100156 |
Journal | Otolaryngology Case Reports |
Volume | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ALTO
- Case study
- Free flap reconstruction
- Head and neck cancer
- Osteomyocutaneous
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology