The lumbar artery perforator flap: clinical review and guidance on image reporting

The lumbar artery perforator (LAP) flap is a relatively new procedure that can be utilized to manage lumbosacral defects in addition to reconstructing distal body parts as well, such as breast reconstruction. This fasciocutaneous flap is designed based on the LAPs small arteries that emerge from the lumbar arteries then move superficially piercing overlying tissues to perforate the lumbar fascia and supply the skin and subcutaneous tissue; However, anatomical and clinical studies regarding the LAP flap and its perforators are sparse in the literature, and the results are even contradicting.

Source: Clinical Radiology - July 8, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: B. Mujtaba, A.K. Hanafy, R.D. Largo, A. Taher, J.E. Madewell, C. Costelloe, R.R. Layman, A.C. Morani Tags: Review Source Type: research