Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous versus alternative flaps for perineal repair after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum in the era of laparoscopic surgery [PDF]
Aims: Plastic surgical reconstruction of the perineum is often required after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum. Options for this reconstruction include a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap, gluteal fasciocutaneous flap, and ...
Johnstone, Mark Scott
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AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR DIASTASIS OF RECTUS ABDOMINIS MUSCLES
Purpose: to improve the results of surgical treatment for diastasis of rectus abdominis muscles.Materials and methods: there were observed 2 groups of patients: the first one - 68 patients with diastasis of rectus abdominis muscles of 1-2 degrees and the
V. A. Bondarev +2 more
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Digital dissection of the model organism Xenopus laevis using contrast-enhanced computed tomography [PDF]
The African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, is one of the most widely used model organisms in biological research. However, the most recent anatomical description of X. laevis was produced nearly a century ago.
Ahn +62 more
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Pregnancy after abdominoplasty with mesh placement: A case report
Summary: A 32-year-old Caucasian female, who had an abdominoplasty with sublay mesh placement for rectus abdominis diastasis becamepregnant one year later. The gestation was uneventful and the baby was born healthy after 40 weeks of pregnancy. During and
Jelle L. Faessen +2 more
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A case report of aponeurotic origin of rectus abdominis
Rectus abdominis is a long strap like muscle that extends along the entire length of anterior abdominal wall. Normally the rectus abdominis arises by two tendons.
Challa Ratna Prabha +1 more
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Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS)) : Part B [PDF]
In 2014 the International Endohernia Society (IEHS) published the first international "Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias".
Bain, K. +41 more
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Free muscle sparing vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
Introduction: Abdominal region is a unique donor area in the reconstructive surgery to provide numerous flaps. The aim of this study is to show effectivity of the free vertical rectus abdominis muscle (VRAM) flap in the complex wounds reconstruction ...
Said Algan +3 more
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Background Diastasis of rectus abdominis (DRA) refers to a separation of the rectus abdominis from the linea alba. This study aimed to investigate the association with the severity of DRA for developing pelvic floor dysfunction among women during the ...
Hui Fei +7 more
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Muscle Function and Fatigability of Trunk Flexors in Males and Females [PDF]
Background Optimal function of the abdominal muscles is necessary for several life functions including lifting and carrying tasks. Sex differences in strength and fatigability are established for many limb muscles and back extensor muscles, but it is ...
Deering, Rita +4 more
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