Articles with "mastectomy flap" as a keyword



Drain‐free mastectomy and flap fixation: The interim analysis of a randomized controlled noninferiority trial

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Published in 2024 at "Journal of Surgical Oncology"

DOI: 10.1002/jso.27577

Abstract: Flap fixation after mastectomy has proven to be one of the most promising solutions to reduce seroma formation. Drain placement remains standard practice in many clinics, even though this may be redundant after flap fixation. read more here.

Keywords: drain free; mastectomy flap; flap fixation; free mastectomy ... See more keywords

Nitroglycerin Ointment for Reducing the Rate of Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

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Published in 2018 at "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"

DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004633

Abstract: Background: Mastectomy flap necrosis remains a challenging complication in immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction. Nitroglycerin ointment has been shown to reduce the incidence of mastectomy flap necrosis in a randomized controlled study, using 45 g… read more here.

Keywords: flap necrosis; breast; mastectomy flap; percent ... See more keywords