Superior and inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps

Soueid, Nassif Elias; Mountcastle, Timothy S.; Levine, Joshua L.; Allen, Robert J.; Chiu, Ernest S.; Vasile, Julie V.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-7216-0519-7.00036-8

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“…The same group described the inferior gluteal artery perforator flap in 2004. Based on perforators of the inferior gluteal artery, a branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery that supply that supplies the skin in the lower part of the gluteal region or inferior gluteal crease [8]. However, the inferior gluteal artery perforator flap is less preferred because of an obvious scar over which the patient sits and the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve.…”

Section: Gluteal Artery Perforator Flapmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flaps for Breast Reconstruction

Manas,

Gohil

2024

Breast Reconstruction - Conceptual Evolution

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Breast is one important organ of women that not only has functional importance of lactation, but also defines the femininity of a woman. Any lass of breast either partial or total may cause psychosocial impact on women’s life. Thus, in case of loss due to various reasons, plastic surgeons involved in oncosurgery team should offer reconstruction to restore breast volume, size, and self-esteem of patients. The chapter aims to describe the various deformities of the breast following cancer, trauma, burn, and reconstructive options in terms of flaps. The various flaps described for breast reconstruction are LD flap, TRAM flap, DIEP flap, and expander implant techniques. The readers will be able to execute the planning for breast reconstruction knowing the indications and contraindications of using a particular flap, surgical techniques of flap elevations, and post-operative care and management.

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Section: Gluteal Artery Perforator Flapmentioning

confidence: 99%