Incorporation of the Vascularized Serratus Fascia Flap during Latissimus Dorsi Flap Harvest to Minimize Morbidity after Axillary Clearance
Breast cancer-related axillary node dissection is the commonest cause of upper extremity lymphedema. The ability of lymphatics to regenerate spontaneously or reconnect with native lymphatics after free or pedicled flap reconstruction has been demonstrated on lymphoscintigraphy. Lymphatic anastomosis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jprs/1/2/1_2021-0006/_pdf/-char/en |