J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  2009 May;36(3):348-350.

Scrotal Reconstruction with Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap

• Kim BJ
• Heo CY

Abstract

PURPOSE: The objective of this study is to present a reliable method of scrotal reconstruction.
METHODS
75 year-old-man visited the out patient department of urology for chronic itching sensation in his scrotal area, diagnosed as Bowen's disease. After the wide resection of scrotal lesion, reconstruction was carried with pedicled anterolateral thigh perforator flap. All operation procedure was done with an usual manner, previously reported. Donor site was closed primarily.
RESULTS
In 6th month follow-up period, there was no event, such as flap necrosis, wound dehiscence, tumor recurrence. And tactile sensation was recovered.
CONCLUSION
In the Korean literature, there have not been the report that describes the reconstruction of scrotal defect using pedicled anterolateral thigh perforator flap. Pedicled anterolateral thigh perforator flap is reliable and robust flap for scrotal reconstruction.

Keyword

Bowen's disease; Scrotal defect; Anterolateral thigh flap

MeSH Terms

Bowen's Disease
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Necrosis
Perforator Flap
Pruritus
Recurrence
Sensation
Thigh
Tissue Donors
Urology