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Free-flap Breast Reconstruction Part II: Alternatives to the Abdominal Donor Site and Other Considerations
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Support Statement: This activity is supported by an educational grant from
Title: Free-flap Breast Reconstruction Part II: Alternatives to the Abdominal Donor Site and Other Considerations
Target Audience: The intended audience for this activity is plastic surgeons and other healthcare professionals involved in treatment of plastic surgery patients.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
- Explain options for free-flap breast reconstruction when the abdominal donor site is not suitable.
- Understand the limitations of alternative flaps.
Joshua Fosnot, MD
Division of Plastic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Serletti, MD
The Henry Royster-William Maul Measey Professor of Surgery and Chief
Division of Plastic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
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External Reviewers:
Zubin Jal Panthaki, MD, CM, FRACS, FACS
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The authors disclose that they do have significant financial interests in any products or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Planning Committee and Faculty members report the following relationship(s):
Joshua Fosnot, MD
No relevant financial relationship to disclose.
Joseph M. Serletti, MD
Ownership Interest:Johnson & Johnson
External reviewer reports the following relationship(s):
Zubin Jal Panthaki, MD, CM, FRACS, FACS
No relevant financial relationship to disclose.
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