Recipient Vessel Selection in Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Tissue Transfer after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Background Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is gaining popularity due to its superior aesthetic results. When reconstructing the breast with free abdominal tissue transfer, we must readdress the recipient vessel, because NSM can cause difficulty in access to the chest vessel. Methods Bet...

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Main Authors: Sung Jun Yang, Jin Sup Eom, Taik Jong Lee, Sei Hyun Ahn, Byung Ho Son
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2012-05-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.5999/aps.2012.39.3.216