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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

Laparoscopic Harvest of the Rectus Abdominis for Perineal Reconstruction

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017
Summary:. The rectus abdominis is a workhorse flap for perineal reconstruction, in particular after abdominoperineal resection (APR). Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for abdominoperineal surgery are becoming more common.
Nneamaka Agochukwu, MD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

The effect of muscle defect size on donor site hernia and bulge after transverse rectus abdominis flap

open access: yesJournal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Background: Muscle sparing-transverse rectus abdominis flap has been widely used for breast reconstruction and the abdominal hernia or bulging at the donor site is relatively common complication.
Yumin Kim, Ji-Young Kim, Hak Chang
doaj   +1 more source

Pelvi-perineal flap reconstruction: normal imaging appearances and post-operative complications on cross-sectional imaging [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Radical pelvic surgery is often required in patients with advanced, persistent or recurrent gynaecological and anorectal malignancies. In the last decade, pedicled flap reconstructions have been increasingly used for pelvic floor and neovaginal ...
Nyree Griffin   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Endometrioma of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle: US Features

open access: yesJournal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2015
An otherwise healthy 36-year-old woman consulted our department with abdominal wall pain. She had a history of double Cesarean section, and lumbar scoliosis. The pain was described as cramping and soar, intensifying after physical activity. The painful area was located cranially to the right superior pubic ramus, radiating towards the right inguinal ...
Van Camp, L, Mermuys, K
openaire   +5 more sources

Muscle Amplification With the Ultrasound-guided Rectus Abdominis Fat Transfer Technique: Assessment of Intramuscular Graft Evolution

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Muscle enhancement through autologous fat grafting has become an important aspect of body contouring procedures, targeting several muscle groups, including the rectus abdominis, deltoids, biceps, trapezius, longissimus, hamstrings, and ...
Mauricio Schneider Viaro, MD   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case report of aponeurotic origin of rectus abdominis

open access: yesNational Journal of Clinical Anatomy, 2014
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
doaj   +1 more source

Is abdominal wall contraction important for normal voiding in the female rat? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Background Normal voiding behavior in urethane-anesthetized rats includes contraction of the abdominal wall striated muscle, similar to the visceromotor response (VMR) to noxious bladder distension.
Phillip P Smith   +23 more
core   +2 more sources

Physical outcome measure for critical care patients following intensive care discharge [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the most suitable physical outcome measures to be used with critical care patients following discharge. ICU survivors experience physical problems such as reduced exercise capacity and intensive care
Daniel, M   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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