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Deepithelialized Vertical Rectus Abdominis Flap in Calf Augmentation

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This is the first report of a case of aesthetic calf augmentation with microvascular transferred autologous material. The technique regarding to calf augmentation using silicon prostheses is described and the advantages and disadvantages of this method are discussed. This should incite discussion on the use of free-flap technique in aesthetic operations.

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  1. Klinik fur Handchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie, Ev. Diakoniewerk Friederikenstift Hannover Unfallklinik, Marienstrasse 38, D-30171 Hannover, Germany, , , , , , DE

    Hans-Detlef Axmann & Wolfgang Schneider

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Axmann, HD., Schneider, W. Deepithelialized Vertical Rectus Abdominis Flap in Calf Augmentation . Aesth. Plast. Surg. 21 , 55 –57 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002669900083

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