Transparent morphology of the thoracoabdominal wall.
The transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap has become the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction in the last decade. The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is a refinement of the conventional myocutaneous flap, which is based on anatomic studies of the abdominal wall. These authors have performed a transparent morphologic study of the abdominothoracic wall, in order to visualize the vessel architecture and relationships. The methodology of specimen processing, the anatomic findings, and modifications of surgical incisions are illustrated and discussed.
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Department of Anatomy and Pathology, Plastic Surgery Hospital (Institute), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China.
Yan
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Li
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Li
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Huang
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Ling
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D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000098:blood supply*; D019074:Epigastric Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D013909:Thorax / Q000098:blood supply