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Question 48#

The groin flap is usually based on:

A. The deep circumflex iliac artery
B. The lateral circumflex iliac artery
C. The superficial inferior epigastric artery
D. The superficial circumflex femoral artery
E. The superficial circumflex iliac artery

Correct Answer is E

Comment:

The superficial circumflex iliac artery. However, Taylor’s work argued for the advantages of raising the free groin flap based on the deep vessel 1, 2.

References:

  1. Taylor GI, Townsend P, Corlett R. Superiority of the deep circumflex iliac vessels as the supply for free groin flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 1979; 64(5): 595-604.
  2. Taylor GI, Townsend P, Corlett R. Superiority of the deep circumflex iliac vessels as the supply for free groin flaps. clinical work. Plast Reconstr Surg 1979; 64(6): 745-59.
  3. McGregor IA, Jackson IT. The groin flap. Br J Plast Surg 1972; 25(1): 3-16
  4. Smith PJ, Foley B, McGregor IA, Jackson IT. The anatomical basis of the groin flap. Plast Reconstr Surg 1972; 49(1): 41-7