Transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps after liposuction of the abdomen.
We describe a patient for whom bilateral transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap breast reconstruction was successfully accomplished several years after liposuction of the lower abdominal tissues making up the flaps. A history of liposuction within the area of a proposed musculocutaneous flap does not preclude use of that flap. Issues related to flap elevation in sites of previous liposuction are discussed.
Godfrey
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Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, NY.
Godfrey
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy; D016462:Mammaplasty; D015414:Mastectomy, Subcutaneous; D008413:Mastitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors
D012828:Silicones