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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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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Variation in Tendinous Intersections of Rectus Abdominis Muscle in North Indian Population with Clinical Implications [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Aim of the study: Incisions through the abdominal wall are based on anatomical principles and Rectus abdominis muscle provides an excellent myocutaneous flap.
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Occurrence of Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscles in Patients with Medial Pectus Excavatum
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Background:. Since 1994, we have used soft silicone blocks sculpted intraoperatively to correct pectus excavatum in male patients. This technique involves a horizontal access incision in the region of the lower edge of the sternum.
Jaime Anger, MD, PhD +1 more
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Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Objective: To determine whether a portable microcurrent therapy device (PMTD) of the rectus abdominis muscles is effective for treating desaturation during feeding in preterm infants and to evaluate the association between initial electrical activity of ...
Dong Rak Kwon +2 more
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Muscle Function and Fatigability of Trunk Flexors in Males and Females [PDF]
, 2017 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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BMC Women's Health, 2021 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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Re-exploration of vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for vaginal reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature. [PDF]
, 2018 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
Cohen, Joshua G +4 more
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A case report of a rare intramuscular granular cell tumor [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Granular cell tumors (GCTs) were firstly described by Weber in 1854 and 70 years later by Abrikossoff and classified as benign tumors. Originally considered muscle tumors, they have been identified as neural lesions, due to their close ...
Cacciotti, Jessica +8 more
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Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous versus alternative flaps for perineal repair after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum in the era of laparoscopic surgery [PDF]
, 2017 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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