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  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Anatomical Visualization
  • Digital Reconstruction

Background:

  • Digital techniques and 3D reconstruction enhance anatomical descriptions.
  • Computerized methods yield precise anatomical images for clinical training.
  • This study focuses on the arteria circumflexa femoris lateralis (ACFL) flap anatomy and anterolateral thigh (ATL) flap visualization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To observe the anatomy of the arteria circumflexa femoris lateralis (ACFL) flap.
  • To discuss digitalized techniques for visualizing the anterolateral thigh (ATL) flap.

Main Methods:

  • Contrast-enhanced CT angiography in six adult volunteers.
  • CT scanning of two cadaver specimens after perfusion with lead oxide-gelatine mixture.
  • 3D model creation using Amira 3.1 software with volume and surface rendering.

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Main Results:

  • 3D reconstructed models accurately displayed ACFL and ATL flap anatomy.
  • Digitized models provided a perfect representation of flap characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Digitized models offer precise visualization of the anterolateral thigh (ATL) flap anatomy.
  • 3D reconstruction methods are valuable for flap reconstruction and demonstration.