Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (5): 504-509.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2024.5.03

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Anterolateral thigh flap: omnipotent flap and implement of reconstruction-Experience of more than 1,000 clinical applications for 38 years

Zhang Chun   

  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, China
  • Received:2024-07-30 Online:2024-09-25 Published:2024-10-21

Abstract: Anterolateral thigh flap is known as "omnipotent flap" because of its excellent anatomical characteristics and wide applicability. This article is a summary of the clinical application of more than 1,000 cases of anterolateral femoral flap in 38 years. We share the author's experience of learning, researching and applying the anterolateral thigh flap, introduce the process of expanding the application range of the flap and discovering the high perforating branch, and summarize the operative indications and skills. It is hoped to make a modest contribution to the research, development and promotion of anterolateral thigh flap.

Key words: Anterolateral thigh flap; ,  , Microsurgical technique; ,  , Clinical experience

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