The concept of reserve flow perfusion for free flap reconstruction has been demonstrated in various applications in the literature. As it relates to the anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap, the reserve flow principle has been primarily described to either augment or "supercharge" a large ALT to optimize skin perforator supply or lengthen the vascular pedicle.
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