Constancy of the anterior lateral malleolar artery anastomosis in retrograde lateral supramalleolar flaps: Anatomical basis and clinical relevance
The retrograde ALMA consistently supports the LSM flap, with reproducible anatomical landmarks and reliable perfusion. Clinical outcomes confirm its value as a practical option for dorsal forefoot reconstruction, combining anatomical predictability with high survival rates.
Authors
- Thi Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7961-4707)
- Thach Ngoc Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5711-7590)
Institutions
- Cho Ray Hospital (VN)
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (VN)
- HCMC Hospital of Dermato Venereology (VN)
- Hung Vuong Hospital (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JPRAS Open
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2026.01.040
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00