Coronary artery revascularization after chest wall reconstruction with rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The standard incision for a cardiac operation is a median sternotomy. In special situations, alternative approaches are needed. We report a 53-year-old woman who required coronary artery bypass grafting 10 days after chest wall reconstruction with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. We describe our technique, which allowed us to preserve the flap and resulted in good functional and aesthetic outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Surgical Flaps
- Thoracic Wall