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. 2014 May 7;2(4):e135. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000088

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Fig. 1. — Microvascular options for supercharging an ALT flap. A, Skin paddle for an ALT free flap based on a perforator(s) from the descending branch from the lateral circumflex artery (labeled a). b, Perforator from transverse branch of LCFA. c, Perforator from the ascending branch of LCFA. d, Perforator from rectus femoris branch of the descending branch of LCFA. e, Perforator from superficial femoral artery. f, Perforator from profunda femoris. B, Possible pedicles for a second anastomosis. LCFA indicates lateral circumflex femoral artery.