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Transecting the rectus abdominus muscle

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The gastrointestinal stapler was pioneered in 1920 by Aladar Petz. It was originally designed to simplify bowel anastomosis and to reduce peritoneal contamination. The gastrointestinal stapler can be used to transect the rectus abdominus effectively. We describe the technique for harvesting the transverse rectus abdominus muscle flap.

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  1. University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa

    Clare Neser

  2. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa

    Conrad Pienaar, Dehan Struwig & Andrew J. Bruce-Chwatt

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Neser, C., Pienaar, C., Struwig, D. et al. Transecting the rectus abdominus muscle. Eur J Plast Surg 32, 113–114 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-008-0306-3

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