Applications and research progress of digital technology in anterolateral thigh flap
10.3760/cma.j.cn441206-20250107-00007
- VernacularTitle:数字化技术在股前外侧皮瓣中的应用及研究进展
- Author:
Yulei WANG
1
;
Yongqing XU
;
Yi CUI
Author Information
1. 大理大学临床医学院，大理 671000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anterolateral thigh flap;
Digital technology;
Perforator vessels;
3D reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2025;48(3):353-360
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Anterolateral thigh flap (ALTF) has been widely applied in reconstruction of soft tissue defects due to its abundant blood supply, excellent flexibility and flexible in design. With continuous development in digital technologies, the application of flap surgery runs through the key stages in preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation and postoperative monitoring. Before the surgery, individualised surgical planning through the precise digital technology can optimise the design of flaps and improve the accuracy of surgery. During the surgery, accurate dissection and effective protection of the perforating vessel can be achieved by the combination with navigation technology to reduce the intraoperative risks. After the surgery, blood supply of a flap can be dynamically evaluated by various advanced monitoring methods, which may help to identify a vascular compromise in time, prevent complications and significantly improve the survival of the flap. Although digital technology has been widely applied in all stages of flap surgery, the specific application of digital technology in ALTF has not yet been reported in detail. Therefore, based on the research progresses at home and abroad, this paper systematically reviews the clinical application, preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation and postoperative monitoring of various digital technologies in the surgery of ALTF, thereby to provide theoretical support and references for microsurgical practices.
