Use of the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap in a 15-month-old boy after resection of lymphatic malformation

Lymphatic malformations are benign tumors that arise from congenital defects of the lymphatic system. Despite the fact that all lymphatic malformations develop embryologically, their presence may not be detected until the tumor enlarges from hemorrhage or infection. Typical of these tumors is a slow...

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Published in:	Journal of pediatric surgery Vol. 39; no. 9; pp. 1428 - 1431
Main Authors:	Guerra, Aldo Benjamin, Metzinger, Stephen Eric
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-09-2004
Subjects:	Groin Humans Infant Lymphatic Abnormalities - surgery Lymphatic malformation Male perforator flap Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Surgical Flaps Thigh perforator flap Lymphatic malformation
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