IC plasty for reconstruction of axillary defect

  • Samir El Mazouz Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Mohamed V University, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000 Rabat
  • Abdelmoughit Echchaoui Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Mohamed V University, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000 Rabat
  • Jaouad Hafidi Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Mohamed V University, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000 Rabat
  • Nour-eddine Gharib Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Mohamed V University, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000 Rabat
  • Abdellah Abbassi Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Mohamed V University, Ibn Sina University Hospital, 10000 Rabat
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v6.i1.157
Keywords: axillary hidradenitis suppurativa, axillary defect, IC plasty

Abstract

Reconstruction of axillary defects following surgery or trauma has always been a significant challenge for plastic surgeons. A variety of reconstruction options are available, including directed cicatrization, skin grafts and local flaps, but all of these procedures may allow skin contracture and leave unsightly scars.

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Published
2020-12-15
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021)
Section
Short Communications

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