Experience with the tensor fasciae latae free flap.

Six cases of reconstruction using the tensor fasciae latae myocutaneous free flap are described and in three of these a neuro-sensory flap was used. Four cases involved a lower limb reconstruction, one an upper limb reconstruction and one an abdominal wall reconstruction. Reduction of the bulk of the flap by transection of the muscle between the superior and inferior branches of the vascular pedicle was performed in four cases. One case of partial failure occurred in the lower limb group.