Usefulness of Harmonic ACE+7 Scalpel in Breast Reconstruction with Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap: An Open-label Single Institution Pilot Study

Background:. The extended latissimus dorsi (ELD) flap is a safe and aesthetically acceptable method to reconstruct small to medium-sized breasts. However, the long time required for flap elevation and intraoperative bleeding contributes to various postoperative complications. We investigated the use...

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Main Authors: Kento Takaya, MD, Miho Baba, MD, Masaru Kuranami, MD, Hirokazu Shido, MD, Toru Asou, MD, PhD, Kazuo Kishi, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2023-08-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005163