Table 1 Allocation of pedicled and free flaps to different recipient areas
From: Reimbursement for reconstruction by tissue transfer–a European comparison
Flap type | ||
|---|---|---|
Recipient area | Pedicled flaps | Free flaps |
Head and Neck | Temporofascial flap | Anterolateral thigh flap |
Frontal flap | Free radial forearm flap | |
Trunk | Latissimus dorsi flap | Latissimus dorsi flap |
Gracilis flap | ||
Buttocks | Gracilis flap | Latissimus dorsi flap |
Gluteal rotation flap | ||
Biceps femoris flap | ||
Upper extremity | Radial forearm flap | Anterolateral thigh flap |
Groin flap | Lateral arm flap | |
Serratus fascial flap | ||
Lower extremity | Gastrocnemius flap | Latissimus dorsi flap |
Suralis flap | Anterolateral thigh flap | |