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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
ISSN: 0970-0358
EISSN: 0970-0358
Vol. 37, No. 1, 2004, pp. 18-22
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Bioline Code: pl04003
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 37, No. 1, 2004, pp. 18-22
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CME - Microsurgical reconstruction of the breast: 'The versatile lower abdomen'
Ramakrishnan Venkat V
Abstract
Since the first reported use of lower abdominal tissue from the lower abdominal skin and fat by Hans Holmstrom in 1979, there have been over 300 publications on this subject. The refinements have been aimed at the limitation of donor morbidity and to allow a predictable success of the transfer. This article analyses the landmarks and highlights the key developments in this area. The more recent development in this area - the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flap is discussed.
Keywords
Breast reconstruction, Free tissue transfer, Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flap (DIEP flap)
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