The rectus abdominis myocutaneous free flap.
The successful transfer of a free rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap based on the inferior epigastric vessels is reported. The preliminary experimental investigations leading to the design of this flap are described.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D000328:Adult; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012782:Shoulder / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps