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Reconstruction of Abdominal Wall Defects Using a Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap including the Vastus Lateralis Muscle: A Report of Two Cases

open access: yesCase Reports in Surgery, 2016
The purpose of abdominal wall reconstruction is to prevent hernias and protect the abdominal viscera. In cases involving full-thickness defects of the rectus abdominis muscle, the muscle layer should be repaired.
Kiyoko Fukui   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A comparative study of aging of the elastic fiber system of the diaphragm and the rectus abdominis muscles in rats

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2000
In the present study the age-related changes of the striated muscle elastic fiber system were investigated in the diaphragm and rectus abdominis muscles of 1-, 4-, 8- and 18-month-old rats.
C.J. Rodrigues, A.J. Rodrigues Junior
doaj   +1 more source

Modified preputial elevation and cranial translation of the prepuce by transection of the skin caudal to the bulbus glandis for managing chronic idiopathic paraphimosis in dogs: six cases (2021‐2024)

open access: yesJournal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Objectives To report the signalment, clinical signs, duration of clinical signs, length of penile protrusion, surgical technique (modified preputial elevation and cranial translation of the prepuce), length of preputial advancement, postoperative complications, outcomes and long‐term postoperative follow‐up.
I. P. Thyriakis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultra HD Liposuction: Enhancing Abdominal Etching Using Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Abdominis Fat Transfer (UGRAFT)

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Background:. High-definition (HD) liposuction has allowed surgeons to sculpt the abdomen, enhancing abdominal etching. To create a more athletic abdomen, fat grafting has been used subcutaneously, and rectus abdominis fat grafting has been performed in ...
Mauricio S. S. Viaro, MD, MSc   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Imaging groin hernias [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Clinical differentiation of direct inguinal hernias, indirect inguinal hernias, femoral and Spigelian hernias can be difficult particularly with small hernias and in obese patients.
Vassallo, Pierre
core  

Contraction of the abdominal muscles associated with movement of the lower limb [PDF]

open access: yes, 1997
Background and Purpose. Activity of the trunk muscles is essential for maintaining stability of the lumbar spine because of the unstable structure of that portion of the spine.
Hodges, P. W., Richardson, C. A.
core   +1 more source

Surgical Management of Pediatric Acetabular Fractures: A Retrospective Study of 14 Rare Cases

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView.
This case series of 14 pediatric acetabular fractures surgically managed via open reduction and internal fixation through a lateral rectus approach demonstrates that favorable functional outcomes are achievable, even in non‐acute cases, when performed by an experienced surgical team. Follow‐up revealed significant hip function recovery.
Guy Romeo Kenmegne   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fatiguing Trunk Flexor Exercise Decreases Pain Sensitivity in Postpartum Women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is common in the general population and among postpartum women. Abdominal muscle exercise is often used to treat LBP, but it is unknown if fatiguing abdominal muscle exercise can produce exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH).
Bement, Marie K. Hoeger   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Management of skin-sparing mastectomy: Results of a survey of German Hospitals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current management of skin-sparing mastectomy in German hospitals and to determine its oncologic safety.
Dian, D.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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