Comparison of the second and third intercostal spaces regarding the use of internal mammary vessels as recipient vessels in DIEP flap breast reconstruction: An anatomical and clinical study
Background The purpose of this study was to compare the anatomical features of the internal mammary vessels (IMVs) at the second and third intercostal spaces (ICSs) with regard to their use as recipient vessels in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. Methods...
Main Authors: | Ik Hyun Seong, Kyong-Je Woo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2020-07-01
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Series: | Archives of Plastic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-2019-01312.pdf |
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