Extremely thinned inferior rectus abdominis free flap.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
To overcome a major drawback of the inferior rectus abdominis free flap, unpleasant thickness in a obese patient, a method of extreme thinning of the flap has been introduced. Extreme thinning is achieved by resecting a large volume of subcutaneous fatty tissue of the flap using scissors without damaging the subdermal vascular plexus. According to our clinical experience, it is supposed that the extremely thinned portion can be prepared safely when the width-to-length ratio is within 1:2.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Muscles
- Burns
- Leg Ulcer
- Surgical Flaps