Additional file 6 of Application of an L-shaped anterolateral thigh flap in reconstruction after hemiglossectomy

Additional file 6: Figure S5. The entire process of hemiglossal defectrepair with traditional AlTP. A. The tumour was located in the middle 1/3 ofthe left side of the tongue; B. After the mandible was opened, the tumourwas fully exposed; C. Tongue defect after removal of the tumour; D. Thetraditional anterolateral perforator flap was made; E. The perforatingbranches showed that the blood vessels of the flap were sufficiently long;F. The traditional AlTP was used to repair the tumour, and the shape of thetongue was good; G. One month after the operation, the flap bulged andoccupied the space, and the tip of the tongue was directed towards theright.