Deepithelialized vertical rectus abdominis flap in calf augmentation

H D Axmann; W Schneider

doi:10.1007/s002669900083

Deepithelialized vertical rectus abdominis flap in calf augmentation

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 1997 Jan-Feb;21(1):55-7. doi: 10.1007/s002669900083.

Authors

H D Axmann¹, W Schneider

Affiliation

¹ Klinik fur Handchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Ev. Diakoniewerk Friederikenstift Hannover Unfallklinik, Germany.

PMID: 9204170
DOI: 10.1007/s002669900083

Abstract

This is the first report of a case of aesthetic calf augmentation with microvascular transferred autologous material. The technique regarding to calf augmentation using silicon prostheses is described and the advantages and disadvantages of this method are discussed. This should incite discussion on the use of free-flap technique in aesthetic operations.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anastomosis, Surgical
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Leg / surgery*
Microsurgery / instrumentation
Middle Aged
Muscular Atrophy / surgery*
Poliomyelitis / complications*
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Postoperative Complications / surgery
Reoperation
Surgical Flaps / methods*
Surgical Instruments