The Anatomic Features and Role of Superficial Inferior Epigastric Vein in Abdominal Flap
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748645
Abstract: In lower abdominal flap representing transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap or deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, superficial inferior epigastric vein (SIEV) exists as superficial and independent venous system from deep system. The superficial… read more here.
Keywords: congestion; siev; inferior epigastric; abdominal flap ... See more keywords
The Effect of Quilting Sutures on the Tension Required to Advance the Abdominal Flap in Abdominoplasty.
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DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjab395
Abstract: BACKGROUND Quilting sutures attaching the abdominal flap to the aponeurosis contribute to the prevention of seroma formation post-abdominoplasty. The sutures distribute the tension over the subcutaneous tissue along the flap length, theoretically decreasing tension at… read more here.
Keywords: quilting sutures; abdominal flap; flap; flap abdominoplasty ... See more keywords