Recipient Vessel Selection in Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Free Abdominal Tissue Transfer after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

BackgroundNipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is gaining popularity due to its superior aesthetic results. When reconstructing the breast with free abdominal tissue transfer, we must readdress the recipient vessel, because NSM can cause difficulty in access to the chest vessel.MethodsBetween June 2006 a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sung Jun Yang, Jin Sup Eom, Taik Jong Lee, Sei Hyun Ahn, Byung Ho Son
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2012-05-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-216.pdf