The Lumbar Artery Perforators: A Cadaveric and Clinical Anatomical Study

Abstract

Improving the incidence of identifying lumbar perforators of large caliber and with a septocutaneous course can be achieved by selecting lower lumbar vessels, or with the use of preoperative computed tomographic angiography. Computed tomographic angiography can successfully identify the location, size, and course of lumbar artery perforators and can aid flap design. Lumbar artery perforators are highly useful for both donor and recipient vessels in free flap surgery.