Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Extremely thinned inferior rectus abdominis free flap

T Akizuki1, K Harii, A Yamada

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tokyo, Japan.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Extreme thinning of the inferior rectus abdominis free flap is a new surgical technique. This method safely reduces flap thickness in obese patients, improving aesthetic outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Immunohistochemically defined lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) on an adenocarcinoma cell line is a distinct molecule from LFA-1 on leukocytes.

Cellular immunology·1995
Same author

Creation of a controlled venoarterial shunt. A surgical intervention for right-side circulatory failure.

Circulation·1995
Same author

Spontaneous production of various cytokines except IL-4 from CD4+ T cells in the affected organs of sarcoidosis patients.

Clinical and experimental immunology·1995
Same author

Induction of cytochrome P450-dependent monooxygenase in serum-free cultured Hep G2 cells.

Biochemical pharmacology·1995
Same author

Rabbit anti-chromatin antibodies recognize similar epitopes on a histone H1 molecule as lupus autoantibodies.

Clinical immunology and immunopathology·1995
Same author

Hepatitis in association with human herpesvirus-7 infection.

Pediatrics·1995

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • The inferior rectus abdominis free flap is a common reconstructive option.
  • Obese patients present challenges due to flap thickness, potentially impacting aesthetic results.
  • A need exists for methods to optimize flap thickness in reconstructive surgery.

Observation:

  • A novel technique of extreme flap thinning has been developed.
  • This involves resecting subcutaneous fatty tissue while preserving the subdermal vascular plexus.
  • Clinical experience suggests safety is maintained with a width-to-length ratio of 1:2.

Findings:

  • Extreme thinning effectively reduces the bulk of the inferior rectus abdominis free flap.
  • The procedure preserves critical vascular supply, ensuring flap viability.

Related Experiment Videos

  • A specific width-to-length ratio is recommended for safe thinning.

    • Implications:

    • This technique offers improved aesthetic outcomes for obese patients undergoing flap reconstruction.
    • It expands the utility of the inferior rectus abdominis free flap in diverse patient populations.
    • Further research may validate long-term outcomes and refine the technique.