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Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction
Transverse rectus abdominous muscle flap; TRAM; Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant; DIEP flap; Gluteal free flap
References
Wilhelmi BJ, Phillips LG. Breast reconstruction. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 35.
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Latissimus Dorsi Flap
Source: Breastcancer.org
Latissimus dorsi muscleLarger Version This takes its name from the back muscle that lies below the shoulder and behind the armpit. An oval section... Read more »
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Breast reconstruction: natural tissue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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