Re-exploration of vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for vaginal reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2017 The vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap is a versatile and well-established reconstructive technique for many defects created as a result of colorectal and gynecologic extirpation. However, major re-operation in the pelvis following a VRAM
Joshua D. Rouch +4 more
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Use of Point-of-care Ultrasound to Diagnose Rectus Abdominis Strain in the Acute Setting: A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency MedicineIntroduction: Rectus abdominis muscle strains are common and can be debilitating in both professional and amateur athletes who engage in strenuous activity.
Alejandro J. Sanoja, Michael Shalaby
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Total Thickness Bilateral Rupture of the Rectus Abdominis: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Case Reports in SurgeryRupture of the rectus abdominis is a rare condition. We describe the case of a young male trainee paratrooper who presented with sudden onset severe lower abdominal pain that occurred during military training.
Dernas Suhail +3 more
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Anatomical and Functional Recovery of Neurotized Remnant Rectus Abdominis Muscle in Muscle-Sparing Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2013 Background Pedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps typically sacrifice the entire muscle. In our experience, the lateral strip of the rectus abdominis muscle can be spared in an attempt to maintain function and reduce morbidity. When
Woonhyeok Jeong +6 more
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Effects of Pilates on inter-recti distance, thickness of rectus abdominis, waist circumference and abdominal muscle endurance in primiparous women [PDF]
BMC Women's Health, 2023 Background Pilates is expected to have a positive effect on women with weakened abdominal muscles after childbirth. Pilates may have a beneficial effect on the structure and function of the abdominal muscles in pregnant women. Therefore, the objective of
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Rectus abdominis muscle abscess after performing colonoscopy—A case report [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsKey Clinical Message Endoscopic removal of premalignant polyps can prevent colorectal cancers. It is considered a safe procedure, yet there are some complications reported.
Maryam Soheilipour +3 more
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Autologous rectus abdominis fascia sling surgery following unsuccessful synthetic midurethral sling [PDF]
IJU Case ReportsIntroduction We performed autologous rectus abdominis fascia sling surgery using Advantage™ following an unsuccessful synthetic midurethral sling. Case presentation At the age of 76 years, the patient experienced stress urinary incontinence recurrence. A
Yoshitaka Kurano +9 more
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Thickness of Rectus Abdominis Muscle and Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat Tissue in Adult Women: Correlation with Age, Pregnancy, Laparotomy, and Body Mass Index [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012 Background Rectus abdominis muscle and abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue are useful for reconstruction of the chest wall, and abdominal, vaginal, and perianal defects.
Jungmin Kim +3 more
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Misdiagnosis of Rectus Abdominis Abscess Owing to Delayed Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2021 A 77-year-old man, who was on anticoagulation, presented with a painful lump on the right abdominal wall. Laboratory tests showed slight anaemia and elevated inflammatory markers.
Yuichiro Nagase, Yukinori Harada
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The Rectus Abdominis Perforator Turndown Flap for Preserving Rectus Continuity: A DIEP Alternative?
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 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 ...
Warren M. Rozen, MBBS, BMedSc, MD, PhD, FRACS +4 more
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