The effect of prior abdominal surgery on abdominally based free flaps in breast reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, March 2014, Vol. 133(3), p.247e-255e.
Roostaeian, J., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2014/03000/The_Effect_of_Prior_Abdominal_Surgery_on.4.aspx
The abdomen has long remained the preferred donor site in breast reconstruction. Over time, the flap has evolved to limit morbidity with reduced muscular harvest. Previous abdominal operations, however, may limit the ability to perform a muscle- or fascia-sparing flap. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes in women who had prior abdominal operations and underwent abdominally based autologous breast reconstruction.
