Ventral Hernia: Component Separation Technique Mark W. Clemens Charles E. Butler DEFINITION The component separation technique is a type of rectus abdominis muscle advancement flap that reconstructs ventral hernia and…
Serratus Anterior Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction Zachary J. Collier David H. Song DEFINITION Chest wall deformities arising from congenital malformations and acquired etiologies result in significant physical and psychological…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
Pectoralis Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction Jeff J. Kim David H. Song DEFINITION Chest wall defect: Most common etiologies include trauma, tumor resection, osteoradionecrosis, deep sternal wound infections, and chronic…
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…
Lymphedema Microsurgery for Breast Cancer-Related Upper Limb Lymphedema Ming-Huei Cheng Jung-Ju Huang DEFINITION Lymphedema can be inherited or a complication after lymph node dissection. Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a…
Large-Volume Fat Grafting for the Breast Wesley N. Sivak J. Peter Rubin DEFINITION Autologous fat grafting has become a common technique for addressing volume and contour deficiencies in plastic surgery….
