Scrotal Reconstruction with Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap.

Kim, Byung Jun; Heo, Chan Yeong

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2009;36(3):348-350.
Published online May 1, 2009.

Scrotal Reconstruction with Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. lionheo@snu.ac.kr

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.

Keywords: Bowen's disease; Scrotal defect; Anterolateral thigh flap