10.1055/b-0036-141876 4 Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction Robert J. Allen, Sr., Constance M. Chen, and Maria M. LoTempio Carl Hartrampf’s contribution of the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous…
10.1055/b-0036-141878 6 Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction Richard Mahlon Kline, Jr., and James Ernest Craigie In 1994, Robert J. Allen presented the gluteal artery perforator (GAP) flap for…
10.1055/b-0036-141875 3 Essential Equipment Needed for Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction and Operating Room Setup David Greenspun Every microsurgeon has a preference for specific instruments and operating room (OR) configurations. This…
10.1055/b-0036-141877 5 Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for Breast Reconstruction Aldona J. Spiegel Abdominal adipose tissue is the closest match in texture to breast tissue that the body has to…
10.1055/b-0036-141874 2 Starting a Perforator Flap Breast Program Christina R. Vargas and Bernard T. Lee Microsurgical options for breast reconstruction have gained popularity over the past 15 years as a…
10.1055/b-0037-143470 CHAPTER 14 Dermatologic Implications of Secondary Lymphedema of the Lower Leg Terence Ryan, S.R. Narahari, B. Vijaya, Madhur Guruprasad Aggithaya KEY POINTS Peau d’orange skin texture, a common presentation…
10.1055/b-0037-143499 CHAPTER 43 Lymphedema Complications and Their Treatment Arin K. Greene, Reid A. Maclellan KEY POINTS Besides swelling, lymphedema can cause numerous health problems. Cardiovascular complications, although rare, can occur….
10.1055/b-0037-143497 CHAPTER 41 Combined Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema Jaume Masia KEY POINTS Accurate diagnosis is essential. A careful history as well as appropriate imaging helps establish the diagnosis….
10.1055/b-0037-143498 CHAPTER 42 Interventional Timing Peter C. Neligan, Jaume Masia KEY POINTS Although there is no cure for lymphedema, early treatment improves outcomes. Some patients respond to conservative treatment. Patients…
10.1055/b-0037-143501 CHAPTER 45 Surgical Treatment in China Ningfei Liu KEY POINTS Treatment of lymphedema in China has traditionally been surgical. Initially excisional operations were done. Bypass procedures have been performed…
