The ascending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery. A new supply for vascularized iliac transplantation.
The ascending branch of lateral circumflex femoral a. was studied in 66 adult limbs in terms of its anatomical description and clinical relevance. The anatomical findings suggest that the ascending branch could be used as an ideal supply for vascularized iliac transplantation. This new technique has been widely used in China since 1984 with satisfactory results.
Xu
D C
DC
Department of Anatomy, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Kong
J M
JM
Zhong
S Z
SZ
D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply*; D013848:Thigh / Q000098:blood supply*