Chest wall coverage by using flaps muscular or musculocutaneous

Authors

  • Alberto Irigaray

Keywords:

muscle, skin

Abstract

T he author presents the different options for coverage of
the thoracic wa/1 which is different from breast
reconstruction. He describes the different types of flaps,
emphasizing the importance of muscular or
musculo-cutaneous flaps beca use of their benefficial
effects, as they increase local irrigation and make
possible the coverage of uncovered organs such as ribs,
cartilage and víscera.

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Published

1994-04-17

How to Cite

1.
Irigaray A. Chest wall coverage by using flaps muscular or musculocutaneous. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 1994 Apr. 17 [cited 2024 May 18];64(2):106-9. Available from: https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/4096

Issue

Vol. 64 No. 2 (1994): Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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