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Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities.

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Gatherwright, J; Knackstedt, R; Djohan, R
Published in: Ann Plast Surg
February 2019

The concept of providing neurotized autologous breast reconstruction is not novel, but the introduction of cadaveric nerve grafts has allowed for the development of new techniques and a resurgence in academic interest. There has been a surge in the number of publications regarding neurotized autologous breast reconstruction. However, recent articles and reviews have focused mainly on autologous, abdominal-based reconstruction. The sensory innervation of the most commonly used autologous tissues has been well described, allowing surgeons to perform accurate and reproducible dissections. However, there are numerous options for autologous breast reconstruction, and not all patients are candidates for abdominally based reconstruction. As more patients inquire to their possible reconstruction options, plastic surgeons will have to be well versed in the different neurotized options and appreciate the technical aspects associated with reconstructive success. In this review, we aim to discuss both established anatomic targets for autologous flap neurotization and future directions.

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Ann Plast Surg

DOI

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1536-3708

Publication Date

February 2019

Volume

82

Issue

2

Start / End Page

207 / 212

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Nerve Regeneration
  • Mastectomy
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • 3203 Dentistry
 

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Gatherwright, J., Knackstedt, R., & Djohan, R. (2019). Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities. Ann Plast Surg, 82(2), 207–212. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001733
Gatherwright, James, Rebecca Knackstedt, and Risal Djohan. “Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities.Ann Plast Surg 82, no. 2 (February 2019): 207–12. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001733.
Gatherwright J, Knackstedt R, Djohan R. Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Feb;82(2):207–12.
Gatherwright, James, et al. “Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities.Ann Plast Surg, vol. 82, no. 2, Feb. 2019, pp. 207–12. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000001733.
Gatherwright J, Knackstedt R, Djohan R. Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Feb;82(2):207–212.

Published In

Ann Plast Surg

DOI

EISSN

1536-3708

Publication Date

February 2019

Volume

82

Issue

2

Start / End Page

207 / 212

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Nerve Regeneration
  • Mastectomy
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • 3203 Dentistry