Anatomical and Functional Recovery of Neurotized Remnant Rectus Abdominis Muscle in Muscle-Sparing Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap

Anatomical and Functional Recovery of Neurotized Remnant Rectus Abdominis Muscle in Muscle-Sparing Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap

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BackgroundPedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps typically sacrifice the entire muscle. In our experience, the lateral strip of the rectus abdominis muscle can be spared in an attempt to maintain function and reduce morbidity. When the intercostal nerves are injured, muscle atro...

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Main Authors: Woonhyeok Jeong, Daegu Son, Hyeonjung Yeo, Hoijoon Jeong, Junhyung Kim, Kihwan Han, Soyoung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2013-07-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
Rectus abdominis
Nerve transfer
Electromyography
Multidetector computed tomography
Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-40-359.pdf

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