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This paper presents the anatomy and clinical applications of an iliac crest flap pedicled on the iliolumbar artery. 54 iliolumbar arteries were filled with pink plastic in 27 adult cadavers. Their origin, course and branches, and the surroundings were investigated, and the external diameter, length of segments and terminal distribution were measured. The iliolumbar artery was constant, but with a few variations. Its length was 7.0 ± 3.9 cm, and the outer diameter 2.0 ± 0.4 mm at the lateral edge of the psoas major muscle. Based on the anatomic findings, the surgical technique for a bone flap based on the iliolumbar artery was designed. Its clinical applications included both free bone grafting (in 2 patients) and pedicled bone transfer (in another 2 patients). The clinical results were satisfactory. The iliac crest flap pedicled on the iliolumbar artery is a reliable bone flap for clinical usage.
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Chen, R.S., Liu, Y.X., Liu, C.B. et al. Anatomic basis of iliac crest flap pedicled on the iliolumbar artery. Surg Radiol Anat 21, 103–107 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-999-0103-0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-999-0103-0