A Novel Dissection Method of the Internal Mammary (Thoracic) Artery: Anastomotic Vessel of the DIEP Flap
Summary:. Deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps are commonly used for breast reconstruction using autologous tissue. For such free flaps, the internal mammary artery provides stable blood flow as the recipient for anastomosis. We report a novel dissection method of the internal mammary artery. F...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2023-04-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004960 |