A Prospective Study Comparing the Functional Impact of SIEA, DIEP, and Muscle-Sparing Free TRAM Flaps on the Abdominal Wall: Part II. Bilateral Reconstruction

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Jesse C. Selber · Texas Plastic Surgery

Joshua Fosnot · Philadelphia University

Jonas A. Nelson · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Jesse A. Goldstein · University of Pennsylvania

Meredith Bergey · C and D (Czechia)

Seema S. Sonnad · C and D (Czechia)

Joseph M. Serletti

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Abdominal wall strength following various combinations of bilateral free flap breast reconstruction techniques closely adheres to theoretical predictions based on the degree of surgical muscle sacrifice.

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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Bone fractures and treatments Hernia repair and management

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Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 126, Issue 5, pp. 1438-1453

DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181ea42ed

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A Prospective Study Comparing the Functional Impact of SIEA, DIEP, and Muscle-Sparing Free TRAM Flaps on the Abdominal Wall: Part II. Bilateral Reconstruction

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