Journal article
ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS IN THE HARVEST OF ANTEROLATERAL THIGH FLAP PERFORATORS: A CADAVERIC AND CLINICAL STUDY
Warren M Rozen, Mark W Ashton, Birgitte J Kiil, Vicki K McClure, Damien Grinsell, Damien L Stella, Russell J Corlett
MICROSURGERY | WILEY | Published : 2009
DOI: 10.1002/micr.20550
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has become increasingly popular due to its versatility and minimal donor site morbidity. Its major limitation has been uncertainty in predicting perforator anatomy, with the occasional absence of suitable perforators and high variability in their size and course. The variability of this anatomy has not been adequately explored previously. METHODS: A cadaveric study was undertaken, in which 19 thighs (from 10 fresh cadavers) underwent contrast injection and angiographic imaging. Anatomical variations of the vasculature were recorded. A clinical study of 44 patients undergoing ALT flap reconstruction was also undertaken. Perforator anatomy was des..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors thank Francesca Langenberg, CT Supervisor, Royal Melbourne Hospital.