Table 4.
Flap characteristics: flap type
| Flap | Pedicled | Free |
|---|---|---|
| Latissimus dorsi | 22 (27.1 %) | 29 (61.7 %) |
| ALT | 2 (2.4 %) | 4 (8.5 %) |
| ALT + vastus lateralis | 2 (2.4 %) | 4 (8.5 %) |
| Vastus lateralis | 5 (6.1 %) | 1 (2.1 %) |
| Radial forearm | 3 (3.7 %) | 2 (4.2 %) |
| Fibula | 1 (1.2 %) | 3 (6.3 %) |
| Rectus abdominis TRAM/VRAM | 3 (3.7 %) | 1 (2.1 %) |
| Gracilis neurovascular | - | 1 (2.1 %) |
| Filet Flap | - | 2 (4.2 %) |
| Gluteus | 9 (11.1 %) | - |
| Gastrocnemius | 14 (17.2 %) | - |
| Local fasciocutaneous | 11 (13.5 %) | - |
| Trapezius | 1 (1.2 %) | - |
| Crista iliaca | 1 (1.2 %) | - |
| Tensor fascia lata | 2 (2.4 %) | - |
| Sartorius | 1 (1.2 %) | - |
| Soleus | 1 (1.2 %) | - |
| Biceps femoris | 1 (1.2 %) | - |
| Pectoralis | 2 (2.4 %) | - |
| TOTAL | 81 (100 %) | 47 (100 %) |
aValues are expressed as number and percentage. ALT (anterolateral thigh), TRAM/VRAM (transverse/vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous)