Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5715258 | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | 2017 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
This proof-of-concept shows in small numbers that flap volumes can be included into a virtual DIEP flap planning, and transferring the virtual planning to the patient through a projection method results in harvesting approximately the same volume during surgery. In our opinion, this innovative approach is the first step in consequently achieving symmetric breast volumes in DIEP flap breast reconstructions.
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Authors
S. Hummelink, Arico C. Verhulst, Thomas J.J. Maal, Yvonne L. Hoogeveen, Leo J. Schultze Kool, Dietmar J.O. Ulrich,