Table 3 Quantitative parameter of anterolateral thigh perforators
Parameter | Value (n = 287) |
|---|---|
Position | |
Proximal zone | 48 (17%) |
“Hot zone” | 121 (42%) |
Distal zone | 118 (41%) |
Origin | |
Descending branch of LCFA | 219 (76%) |
Oblique branch of LCFA | 23 (8%) |
Ascending branch of LCFA | 17 (6%) |
Transverse branch of LCFA | 11 (4%) |
CFA | 4 (1%) |
DFA | 11 (4%) |
PA | 2 (1%) |
Course | |
Musculocutaneous | 177 (62%) |
Septocutaneous | 96 (33%) |
Mixed pattern | 14 (5%) |
Caliber (mm) | |
≤ 0.5 | 89 (31%) |
0.5–1 | 131 (46%) |
≥ 1 | 67 (23%) |
Pedicle length (cm)* | |
Minimum length | 4.1 (3.0–6.4) |
Maximum length | 17.0 (12.0–22.6) |
Diameter of skin flap nourished by one perforator (cm)* | 3.4 (2.1–5.7) |