A Comparative Clinical Study of Flap Thickness: Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap Versus Anterolateral Thigh Flap

Introduction
The purpose of this study is to measure flap thicknesses of anterolateral thigh (ALT) and medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flaps in healthy subjects by Doppler ultrasonography and compare the results in relation to sex and body mass index (BMI).
Method
The perforators of ALT and MSAP flaps were marked on 30 healthy subjects. The thickness of skin and subcutaneous tissue was measured in millimeters at the site of the perforator using Doppler ultrasonography.
Results
The mean ± SD age of the participants was 36.4 ± 10.5, the mean ± SD BMI was 25.2 ± 3.9 (19.4–32.5). The mean ± SD flap thickness was 11.55 ± 4.38 mm for ALT and 8.31 ± 3.6 mm mm for MSAP (P

Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - September 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Research Source Type: research