Tensioned reverse abdominoplasty for reconstruction of large post-mastectomy defects

A Case of Primary Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Lower Anterior Abdominal Wall Treated by Abdominoplasty

“…Reconstructive options are dictated by many factors, but ideally any chosen method should aim for maximizing esthetic and functional gains for the patient and minimizing possible complications, complexity and multiplicity of procedures [11,18].…”

“…The covering flap is contiguous to the defect, thus obviating the need for a donor site management. The procedure is versatile in design and is modifiable and extensible.20 Reversed abdominoplasty can address epigastric soft tissue tumors in a similar fashion to classical abdominoplasty for infra umbilical ones [18,21].…”