Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4118817 | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
This article reports a case of re-elevating a prior vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap as a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator-based propeller flap to cover a recurrent chest wall defect. This case demonstrates that a conventional musculocutaneous flap tissue with a preserved perforator can be recycled as a perforator flap. Furthermore, this technique can be a promising new surgical option for recurring abdominal and chest defects.
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Authors
Ju Young Go, So Young Lim, Goo Hyun Mun, Sa Ik Bang, Kap Sung Oh, Jai Kyong Pyon,