10.1055/b-0040-176783 17 Transaxillary Approach to Endoscopic Breast AugmentationGlyn E. Jones Summary This chapter reviews the current status of transaxillary breast augmentation using primarily an endoscopic approach. The procedure is described…
10.1055/b-0040-176781 15 Subpectoral Breast Augmentation (Inframammary Approach)Glyn E. Jones Summary This chapter reviews the subject of subpectoral breast augmentation through an inframammary approach. The pros and cons of this approach…
10.1055/b-0040-176780 14 Augmentation Mammaplasty with Cohesive Gel ImplantsDennis C. Hammond Summary This chapter explores the technique of breast augmentation with cohesive gel implants. With their textured surface and anatomical shape,…
10.1055/b-0040-176831 65 Surgical Treatments of LymphedemaWei F. Chen, Maria M. McNurlen, and Mindy Bowen Summary This chapter describes various surgical treatments of lymphedema including lymphaticovenular anastomosis, vascularized lymph node transfer,…
10.1055/b-0040-176819 53 DIEP Flap Reconstruction and TechniqueAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary This chapter outlines the history, anatomy, and indications for deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction. It outlines the…
10.1055/b-0040-176814 48 Latissimus Dorsi Flap ReconstructionGlyn E. Jones Summary The latissimus dorsi flap remains one of the most useful autologous flaps for breast reconstruction and is particularly useful in salvage…
10.1055/b-0040-176821 55 Muscle-Sparing Free TRAM Flap ReconstructionAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary The muscle-sparing type 2 free transverse rectus abdominus musculocutaneous (TRAM) (MS-2FT) flap was a progression from the non–muscle-sparing…
10.1055/b-0040-176823 57 Transverse Upper Gracilis FlapAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary The transverse upper gracilis thigh flap, has become a useful alternative to the gluteal perforator flaps for breast reconstruction…
10.1055/b-0040-176829 63 Managing Complications after Breast Radiation TherapyEmmanuel Delay and Andreea Carmen Meruta Summary Radiation therapy has a well-defined role in breast cancer treatment, as neoadjuvant or adjuvant after mastectomy…
10.1055/b-0040-176820 54 Prevention and Management of Complications in DIEP Flap ReconstructionAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary This chapter deals with the methods of preventing and dealing with complications in deep…
