The design of inferior rectus abdominis flap and its study of applied anatomy.
- Author:
Wei-hong WANG
1
;
Zhi-rong ZOU
;
Zong-liang LIU
;
Xiang-xin MOU
;
Guo-mim LI
;
Biao XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Cadaver; Epigastric Arteries; Humans; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Rectus Abdominis; Surgical Flaps
- From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2010;28(3):282-285
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo describe the anatomy of inferior epigastric artery and its correlation with rectus abdominis muscle in order to provide anatomical basis for reconstruction of defect in the oral and maxillofacial region.
METHODS10 Chinese adult specimens fixed by 10% formalin were simulated for the design of inferior rectus abdominis flap, and then observing, taking a photograph during the cadavers were being operated and measuring by image analysis software in the end.
RESULTSThe original external diameters of inferior epigastric artery and length of its trunk were (2.58 +/- 0.60) mm and (85.87 +/- 14.90) mm respectively. Its perforators distribute intensively toward hilum.
CONCLUSIONWhether rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap or deep inferior epigastric perforator flap adapts to reconstruct the defect of oral and maxillofacial region due to invariable traveling of inferior epigastric artery and its wide original external diameters relatively.
