of the lateral circumflex femoral artery.

Materials and methods– The study was carried out over a period of 2 years. Various defects over the body for head and neck reconstruction, upper

extremity reconstruction, lower extremity reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, groin defects, knee defects were considered. Pedicled

and free anterolateral thigh flap was done in 22 patients over a period of 2 years.

Observation– of the 22 patients, 2 patients were ‹ 15 years. 10 patients were male & 12 patients were female. Free ALT flap was done in 14 patients

and pedicled ALT was done in 8 patients. Free thin ALT flap was done in 2 cases of neck contracture. In 20 cases fasciocutaneous ALT flap was

done. In 2 cases composite ALT flap was done. Donor site was closed primarily in 8 cases and STSG was done in 14 cases. There were minor

complications in 2 cases but the flap could be revived by conservative means.

Conclusion– The ALT flap is a very versatile flap, as it can be used in virtually all areas of the body. The long pedicle length, the versatility in flap

volume and variability in component construct, and the minimal donor site morbidity make ALT flap an ideal flap for soft tissue reconstruction.