A Cadaveric Anatomical and Histological Study of Recipient Intercostal Nerve Selection for Sensory Reinnervation in Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Conclusion This study provides anatomical and histological basis to determine the optimum recipient site choice for sensory coaptation in microsurgical breast reconstruction. This would aid in operative decision-making regarding the ideal recipient anterior cutaneous intercostal nerve branches for recipient site coaptation in ABR. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - August 29, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohan, Anita T. Suchyta, Marissa Vyas, Krishna S. Lachman, Nirusha Mardini, Samir Saint-Cyr, Michael Tags: Original Article Source Type: research