These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.
Pubmed for Handhelds
PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS
Search MEDLINE/PubMed
Title: Autologous breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Author: Nahabedian MY, Schwartz J. Journal: Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir; 2008 Aug; 40(4):248-54. PubMed ID: 18716988. Abstract: The options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy have greatly expanded. Current techniques include pedicle flaps and free tissue transfers. With the advent of perforator flaps, additional options have become available that have the advantage of reduced donor site morbidity. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the most common methods of breast reconstruction using autologous tissues.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]