New Possible Surgical Approaches for the Submammary Adipofascial Flap Based on Its Arterial Supply

Figure 10

(a) A photograph of the right breast (Br) showing 9 perforators (1→9) supplying SMAF. They arise from the lateral cutaneous branch of the intercostal artery (IC). Right nipple (N) and the xiphoid process (x) are noted. (b) A close-up photograph of the previous specimen showing that each perforator branches into smaller capillary perforators (arrows).

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