The Influence of Pfannenstiel Incision Scarring on Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator

BackgroundAbdominal wall free flaps are used most frequently in autologous breast reconstruction, and these flaps require intact and robust deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) vessels. Pfannenstiel incisions are often present during preoperative visits for breast reconstruction and could pote...

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Main Authors: Young Jin Park, Eun Key Kim, Ji Young Yun, Jin Sup Eom, Taik Jong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2014-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-41-542.pdf