Predictive and Protective Factors for Partial Necrosis in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Does Nulliparity Bias Flap Viability? [PDF]
Although success rate of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction has greatly improved, complications still occasionally occur.
Barbara, Cagli +5 more
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Laparoscopic Harvest of the Rectus Abdominis for Perineal Reconstruction
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
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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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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
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Pelvi-perineal flap reconstruction: normal imaging appearances and post-operative complications on cross-sectional imaging [PDF]
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
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Endometrioma of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle: US Features
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
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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
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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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Is abdominal wall contraction important for normal voiding in the female rat? [PDF]
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
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Physical outcome measure for critical care patients following intensive care discharge [PDF]
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
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