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Roche A.R.

Kasturba Medical College— Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Kotikalapudi S.

Kasturba Medical College, — Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Gupta C.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Palimar V.

Kasturba Medical College — Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Trunk muscles for flap reconstruction in plastic surgeries: a narrative review

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Roche A.R., Kotikalapudi S., Gupta C., Palimar V.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3‑2): 110‑118

DOI: https://doi.org./10.17116/plast.hirurgia2025032110

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TRUNK MUSCLES FOR FLAP RECONSTRUCTION IN PLASTIC SURGERIES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
TRUNK MUSCLES FOR FLAP RECONSTRUCTION IN PLASTIC SURGERIES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Roche AR, Kotikalapudi S, Gupta C, Palimar V. Trunk muscles for flap reconstruction in plastic surgeries: a narrative review. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3‑2):110‑118. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/https://doi.org./10.17116/plast.hirurgia2025032110

Подписка 2026 Пластическая хирургия и эстетическая медицина (Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine)
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To assess the advantages and disadvantages of three significant upper trunk myocutaneous flaps: the latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, and rectus abdominis.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Major medical databases were screened to identify all studies investigating all trunk muscles and their use in flap reconstruction. Extracted data consisted of anatomy and physiology of muscles, indications, complications and techniques of flap transfer and reconstruction.

RESULTS

About 53 articles were screened for review.

CONCLUSION

The latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, and rectus abdominis muscles can be used for flap reconstruction. Surgeons should know how and where to use these flaps for prevention of complications.

Keywords:

latissimus dorsi
pectoralis major
rectus abdominis
flap reconstruction
plastic surgery

Authors:

Roche A.R.

Kasturba Medical College— Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Kotikalapudi S.

Kasturba Medical College, — Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Gupta C.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Palimar V.

Kasturba Medical College — Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Received:

03.01.2025

Accepted:

10.03.2025

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