Application of Botulinum Neurotoxin Injections in TRAM Flap for Breast Reconstruction: Intramuscular Neural Arborization of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle [PDF]
Toxins, 2021 Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is commonly performed using transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap. Previous studies have demonstrated that botulinum neurotoxin injections in TRAM flap surgeries lower the risk of necrosis and allow ...
Kyu-Ho Yi +4 more
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Rectus abdominis muscle atrophy after thoracotomy [PDF]
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine, 2020 Intercostal nerve injury is known to occur during thoracotomy; however, rectus abdominis muscle atrophy has rarely been reported. We describe a 52-year-old man who underwent primary closure of esophageal perforation and lung decortication via left ...
Jang Hoon Lee, Seok Soo Lee
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Basal protein synthesis rates differ between vastus lateralis and rectus abdominis muscle [PDF]
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2021 Background In vivo muscle protein synthesis rates are typically assessed by measuring the incorporation rate of stable isotope labelled amino acids in skeletal muscle tissue collected from vastus lateralis muscle.
Joey S.J. Smeets +7 more
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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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The primary prevention of pancreatic fistula using a vascularised rectus abdominis muscle flap – A porcine model [PDF]
JPRAS OpenSummary: Background: A pancreatic fistula is one of the most devastating complications following a Whipple's procedure. Fistula rates remain high despite various modifications to surgical techniques.
A.W.J. Wong +5 more
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Ultra-sonografia para medir a diástase dos músculos retos do abdome [PDF]
Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2007 PURPOSE: Preoperative imaging evaluation may be useful for determining the position of recti abdominis muscles before their correction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography to measure the width of rectus abdominis ...
Ely, Pedro Bins +8 more
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Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness is a Valid Measure of Cross-Sectional Area: Implications for Ultrasound [PDF]
Academic Radiology, 2022 Marina Mourtzakis +2 more
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Rectus abdominis muscle atrophy, prophylactic mesh, and stoma placement: retrospective findings from a prospective multicenter trial [PDF]
Hernia: the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall SurgeryEva Angenete +2 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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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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