Risk Factors for Abdominal Donor-Site Morbidity in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

M. Vyas, Raj; P. Dickinson, Brian; H. Fastekjian, Jaco; P. Watson, J.; L. DaLio, Andrew; A. Crisera, Christopher

doi:10.1097/prs.0b013e31816b1458

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Risk Factors for Abdominal Donor-Site Morbidity in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

Published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery • Apr 25, 2008

Authors:

Raj M. Vyas

Brian P. Dickinson

Jaco H. Fastekjian

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The lower abdomen is the most popular donor site for autologous tissue breast reconstruction. Several studies have reported abdominal morbidity following pedicled and free flap reconstructions using this donor site, yet few studies have compared the various types of free flaps and invest...

Subject

Medicine

Surgery

Breast reconstruction

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