Evaluation of Complications Associated with Flap/Pedicle Inset Techniques for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Dual Transverse Upper Gracilis (TUG) or Profunda Artery Perforator (PAP) Flaps.

نویسندگان

  • Teresa Buescher
  • Wojciech H Przylecki
  • Julie Holding
  • Chaz Hendrix
  • Richard Korentager
  • Niaman Nazir
  • Brian T Andrews
چکیده

INTRODUCTION: Patients with large breasts are often the most difficult to reconstruct utilizing free tissue transfer after mastectomy. This is especially true when suitable abdominal tissue is unavailable. These subjects often require two simultaneous free flaps to provide adequate tissue. 1,2 This study provides a review of our experience and lessons learned utilizing unilateral dual free tissue transfer with transverse upper gracilis (TUG) or profunda artery perforator (PAP) flaps.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery

دوره 136 4 Suppl  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015