Objective To explore the differences in the Chinese and Western expressions of commonly used terms of ALT based on the background of the global promotion of the anterolateral thigh flap (ALT), so as to provide clear conceptual distinctions and theoretical support for accurate communication in the medical field and the wider application of ALT technology. Methods ALT-related keywords through retrieval platforms such as CNKI, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Term Online, PubMed, Gray's Anatomy, Wikipedia, and Research gate were searched, and metrological analysis was performed on the retrieval results. Results In the field of ALT research, there were significant differences in the number of literatures retrieved by different keywords. Conclusions Due to the differences in medical education systems, clinical practice traditions, and language and cultural backgrounds of different countries and regions, there is diversity in the expressions of commonly used terms of ALT. When Chinese people submit manuscripts to the outside world, they should use characteristic terms in this field as much as possible, so that the ALT technology can be better promoted and applied.
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