Omental Flap for Thoracic Reconstruction
Omental Flap for Thoracic Reconstruction Amir Inbal David H. Song DEFINITION The omentum is rich in vasculature, lymphatics, and fat and serves an important immunologic function within the abdominal cavity….
Reconstructive surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
Nipple Reconstruction Kasandra Dassoulas Brendan Collins Bernard W. Chang DEFINITION Nipple reconstruction is the final stage in breast reconstruction and allows the reconstructed breast to most closely resemble the natural…
Hernia Repair With Open Component Separation
Hernia Repair With Open Component Separation Ibrahim Khansa Jeffrey E. Janis DEFINITION Traditional component separation, now termed “anterior component separation,” involves separating the external oblique muscle from the remaining components…
Latissimus Dorsi Flap for Chest Wall Defects
Latissimus Dorsi Flap for Chest Wall Defects Essie Kueberuwa Yates David H. Song DEFINITION Composite defects of the chest wall can arise secondary to oncological extirpation, ablation due to infection,…
Skate Flap for Nipple Reconstruction
Skate Flap for Nipple Reconstruction Katie E. Weichman DEFINITION Nipple-areolar reconstruction is the final stage of postmastectomy reconstruction. This procedure has been shown to positively influence overall satisfaction with breasts…
Abdominal Breast Reconstruction Using a SIEA Flap Approach
Abdominal Breast Reconstruction Using a SIEA Flap Approach Adrian S. H. Ooi Deana Shenaq Julie E. Park David H. Song DEFINITION Abdominal-based flaps for breast reconstruction can be divided into…
Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction
Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction Katie E. Weichman Nicholas Haddock DEFINITION The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap is a variation of the posterior thigh myocutaneous flap, which was…
Rectus Abdominis Flap for Thoracic Reconstruction
Rectus Abdominis Flap for Thoracic Reconstruction Maureen Beederman David H. Song DEFINITION Chest wall defects can involve the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, rib, and underlying thoracic viscera. The rectus abdominis…
Sternal Debridement and Application of Muscle Flaps
Sternal Debridement and Application of Muscle Flaps Sean M. Fisher Jeff J. Kim David H. Song DEFINITION Deep sternal wound infections (DSWIs) are a feared postoperative complication of open heart…
