Anterolateral Thigh Myocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of a Large Anterior Neck Sinus Caused by Tuberculous Lymphadenitis: a Case Report

Tuberculosis remains a major global health problem and persistent lymphadenitis or incorrect treatment may result in sinus formation. We present a case of a large anterior neck sinus caused by tuberculous lymphadenitis. We designed an anterolateral thigh myocutaneous flap with 6 × 5 cm of skin and 1...

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Published in:SN comprehensive clinical medicine 2020-02, Vol.2 (2), p.249-252
Main Authors: Jiao, Hu, Liu, Liqiang, Gan, Cheng, Fan, Jincai, Zhang, Tiran, Liu, Li
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery
Topical Collection on Surgery
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Summary:Tuberculosis remains a major global health problem and persistent lymphadenitis or incorrect treatment may result in sinus formation. We present a case of a large anterior neck sinus caused by tuberculous lymphadenitis. We designed an anterolateral thigh myocutaneous flap with 6 × 5 cm of skin and 10 × 7 cm of muscle for the reconstruction of the large sinus. The descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and 2 venae comitantes were anastomosed with superior thyroid arteries and two anterior neck veins. The patient experienced complete survival of the flap and did not complain of any discomfort. The donor site healed well, and weakness of the lower limb was absent. In conclusion, an anterolateral thigh myocutaneous flap is a good choice for the reconstruction of a neck sinus caused by tuberculous lymphadenitis.
ISSN:2523-8973
2523-8973
DOI:10.1007/s42399-019-00152-8