The Rectus Abdominis Perforator Turndown Flap for Preserving Rectus Continuity: A DIEP Alternative?
Background:. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap for breast reconstruction has been popularized over the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap, as it spares rectus abdominis muscle and has low donor site morbidity. This progression to muscle preservation, howeve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2022-01-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004037 |