Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (5): 489-499.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2024.5.01

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Expert consensus on the anatomical characteristics and localization methods of perforators of anterolateral thigh flap (2024 edition)

Xu Yongqing1, Tang Juyu2,Liu Yuanbo3, Zhou Zhengbing4, Jiang Canhua5, Zhang Xing6, Chang Shimin7, Rui Yongjun8, Yang Xiaodong9, Ju Jihui10, Sun Xiangdong11,Ding Xiaoheng12, Zhou Xiaobing13, Wei Zairong14, Du Qingyan3, Zang Meiqing3, Yu Fang2,Liu Zuan15,Yang Xi1, Wei Peng16, Song Dajiang17,Li Zan17,Zhan Jie18,Nie Kaiyu14,Guo Feng5, Wu Panfeng2, Wang Xin19,Cui Huairui20, Xie Songlin21, Liu Jun22, Liu Yiyang23, Li Shimin24,Fan Xinyu1,He Xiaoqing1,Wang Teng1, Nie Guangchen25, Zhao Gang8,Liu Jun8, Shi Xiaotian26, Zhang Chun23, Tang Maolin20, Xu Dachuan27   

  1. 1. the 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Kunming 650032; 2. Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008; 3. Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144; 4. Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233; 5.Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410078; 6.Pingdingshan Zhanhe Orthopedics Hospital, Pingdingshan 467000; 7. Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200090; 8.Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital, Wuxi 214062; 9.Zhejiang Provincial Peoples's Hospital, Hangzhou 310014; 10. Suzhou Ruihua Orthopedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104; 11. the First People's Hospital of Kashi Prefecture, Kashi 844000; 12. the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000; 13. Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001; 14. The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003; 15.Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital,Guangzhou 510080; 16. the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000; 17.Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha 410013; 18. The Central Hospital Affiliated Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024; 19. Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Ningbo 315040; 20. School of Basic Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035; 21. the Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang 421001; 22. Chenzhou First People's Hospital, Chenzhou 423000; 23. Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012; 24. the 988th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA,Zhengzhou 450000; 25. the Fifth Hospital of Harbin,Harbin 150040; 26. Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570311; 27. Institute of Clinical Anatomy, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515
  • Received:2024-08-20 Online:2024-09-25 Published:2024-10-21

Abstract: The anterolateral thigh flap (ALTF), often referred to as a "versatile flap" due to its versatility, is extensively utilized in clinical repair and reconstructive surgery. This surgical flap involves using the anterolateral thigh as the donor site, primarily depending on the perforating branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA) for its blood supply. To comprehensively review and summarize the research findings regarding the anatomical characteristics and location of the perforators of the ALTF, the Microsurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the Clinical Anatomy Branch of the Chinese Society for Anatomical Sciences, and the Editorial Board of the Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy have taken the initiative to organize numerous domestic experts specializing in microsurgical repair and reconstruction. These experts convened to deliberate and formulate the "Expert Consensus on the Anatomical Characteristics and Localization Methods of Perforators of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap (2024 Edition)". The consensus aims to further advance the clinical application of the ALTF and to acknowledge the contributions of Chinese scholars to the advancement of ALTF techniques.

Key words: Anterolateral thigh flap; Lateral circumflex femoral artery,  Expert consensus

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