Reconstructive Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
GAP flap GAP
Gluteal artery perforator flap used for breast reconstruction, harvesting tissue from the buttock while preserving the gluteal muscle.
venous congestion
Impaired venous drainage from reconstructed tissue causing tissue swelling, dark discoloration, and potential tissue los...
volume replacement
Restoration of breast volume through implants or autologous tissue to match pre-mastectomy dimensions.
wise pattern
A surgical incision pattern resembling an inverted-T or anchor shape, commonly used in breast reduction and mastopexy pr...
Z-plasty
Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to reorient scars, release contractures, or redistribute tension.