Characterization of the MSAP Flap in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology: A 3D Cadaveric Study
Gianluca Sampieri,
John Tran,
Allen L. Feng
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe medial sural artery (MSA) perforator flap is a versatile free flap. However, the cutaneous perforators are not well characterized. The objectives of this pilot anatomical study were to: (1) visualize in three‐dimensions, as in‐situ, the origin, course, and distribution of the cutaneous perforators, (2) characterize the number and frequency of the perforators, and (3) quantify mean pedicle length.MethodsThirteen cadaveric specimens were dissected, digitized, and modeled in 3D. Three‐dimensional mo… Show more
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