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.
Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, NY.
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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