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A case report of a rare intramuscular granular cell tumor [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +1 more source

The relationship of severity in diastasis recti abdominis and pelvic floor dysfunction: a retrospective cohort study

open access: yesBMC 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
doaj   +1 more source

Digital dissection of the model organism Xenopus laevis using contrast-enhanced computed tomography [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
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
core   +2 more sources

Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous versus alternative flaps for perineal repair after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum in the era of laparoscopic surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +1 more source

Re-exploration of vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for vaginal reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature. [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +2 more sources

Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS)) : Part B [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
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
core   +4 more sources

Free muscle sparing vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2019
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
doaj   +1 more source

Muscle Function and Fatigability of Trunk Flexors in Males and Females [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +2 more sources

Reconstruction of Abdominal Wall of a Chronically Infected Postoperative Wound with a Rectus Abdominis Myofascial Splitting Flap [PDF]

open access: yesArchives of Plastic Surgery, 2013
BackgroundIf a chronically infected abdominal wound develops, complications such as peritonitis and an abdominal wall defect could occur. This could prolong the patient's hospital stay and increase the possibility of re-operation or another infection as ...
Sung Kyu Bae   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Predictive and Protective Factors for Partial Necrosis in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Does Nulliparity Bias Flap Viability? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Although success rate of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction has greatly improved, complications still occasionally occur.
Barbara, Cagli   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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