Lower pole reconstruction in a post-burn breast using an anterolateral thigh flap: A case report

Abstract

Severe chest burns in children that prevent breast development at puberty cause challenging problems. Burns result in contracture that leads to size, shape, and positioning problems. In the present case, we used a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flapto release lower pole contracture in a breast with a burn deformity. A 17-year-old healthy girl had suffered a severed breastdeformity due to burn contracture and underwent surgery to release the lower pole contracture of the breast. The patientwas followed for eight months and was satisfied with her outcome. An ALT flap should be considered as a versatile optionfor partial breast reconstruction in selected patients who have deformities due to burns.