Open AccessApplications of rib sparing technique in internal mammary vessels exposure of abdominal free flap breast reconstructions: a 12-year single-center experience of 215 cases
Author(s) -
Qi Zhang,
Qin Xiao,
Rong Guo,
Bingqiu Xiu,
Lun Li,
Weiru Chi,
Yajia Gu,
Jiong Wu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
gland surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.643
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2227-8575
pISSN - 2227-684X
DOI - 10.21037/gs.2019.08.08
Subject(s) - medicine , breast reconstruction , breast conserving surgery , surgery , breast cancer , dissection (medical) , axillary dissection , intercostal space , radiology , mastectomy , cancer
Internal mammary vessels (IMVs) are widely used recipient vessels in abdominal free flap breast reconstructions. Rib sparing technique is an alternative method with less damage in IMVs exposure. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the selection of IMVs, as well as analyze the applicability and related factors of rib sparing technique in abdominal breast reconstruction.