The Chimeric Gracilis and Profunda Artery Perforator Flap: Characterizing This Novel Flap Configuration with Angiography and a Cadaveric Model.

Jacob B HammondChad M TevenJonathan A FlugClint E JokerstAshley L HowarthMax A ShroutMarko A LaitinenBrittany M FoleyErwin A KrugerWilliam J CaseyAlanna M Rebecca

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2021)

Dissection of a chimeric medial thigh flap consisting of both gracilis and PAP flap tissues is feasible in a cadaveric model. The vascular anatomy of this potential flap appears suitable for future utilization in a clinical setting.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
soft tissue
cell therapy
gene expression
computed tomography
stem cells
optical coherence tomography
ultrasound guided
risk assessment