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Rebecca W Knackstedt

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery
Baker House 103, DUMC 3974, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Internal Mammary Vessels: Inframammary and Standard Approach

Book section · January 1, 2021 The internal mammary artery and vein (IMA and IMV) are commonly utilized as recipient vessels for microsurgical breast reconstruction. While their identification and preparation has been previously described, surgical modifications and technical tips can a ... Full text Cite

Deep Inferior Epigastric Vessels

Book section · January 1, 2021 Selection and dissection of recipient site vessels is critical for a successful free tissue transfer. This chapter describes the applied anatomy and various surgical approaches to exposing the deep inferior epigastric vessels for use as recipient in micros ... Full text Cite

Neck Dissection and Parotidectomy for Melanoma

Book section · January 1, 2020 Head and neck melanomas are a surgical and medical challenge. Facial anatomy and its lymphatic drainage are complex and often unpredictable. To balance oncologic clearance with morbidity, surgeons must be familiar with the anatomy of the head and neck regi ... Full text Cite

Breast Reduction Guidance

Book section · January 1, 2020 A successful breast reduction requires ample postoperative blood supply to the nipple and remaining tissue. With numerous breast pedicles to choose from, each patient must be evaluated individually to determine the best operative plan. Sometimes these surg ... Full text Cite