Computed Tomographic Angiography Used for Localization of the Cutaneous Perforators and Selection of Anterolateral Thigh Flap “Bail-Out” Branches

Conclusions A significant bail-out perforator routinely supplies the proximal anterolateral thigh and may be used as an alternative vascular pedicle for an anterolateral thigh flap if a tedious intramuscular course is encountered during elevation of a perforator identified within the conventional landmarks (3-cm radius circle at the midpoint of the anterior superior iliac spine and superolateral patella).
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Research Source Type: research