Dorsal Thoracic Fasciocutaneous Flap Salvage of the Failed Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1992
Abstract
The pedicled lower transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap, now considered the standard for breast reconstruction using autologous tissues, still may be plagued occasionally by significant flap necrosis in spite of the best intentions. Rather than discarding the residual flap, it may suffice as an autologous implant if an additional source of tissue can be used for surface coverage. The dorsal thoracic fasciocutaneous free flap provides such a large, yet reasonably thin, skin territory that can uniformly cover the new breast, ultimately salvaging an acceptable result after a partially failed transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap.
Volume
29
Issue
3
First Page
257
Last Page
260
ISSN
0148-7043
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G. (1992). Dorsal thoracic fasciocutaneous flap salvage of the failed transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap. Annals Of Plastic Surgery, 29(3), 257-260.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Plastic Surgery | Surgery
PubMedID
1524376
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article