The gracilis myocutaneous free flap: a quantitative analysis of the fasciocutaneous blood supply and implications for autologous breast reconstruction.

<h4>Background</h4>Mastectomies are one of the most common surgical procedures in women of the developed world. The gracilis myocutaneous flap is favoured by many reconstructive surgeons due to the donor site profile and speed of dissection. The distal component of the longitudinal skin...

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Main Authors: Iain S Whitaker, Maria Karavias, Ramin Shayan, Cara Michelle le Roux, Warren M Rozen, Russell J Corlett, G Ian Taylor, Mark W Ashton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22590534/?tool=EBI