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Reconstructive Surgery Glossary
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GAP flap GAP
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Gluteal artery perforator flap used for breast reconstruction, harvesting tissue from the buttock while preserving the gluteal muscle.
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pectoralis major
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Large chest wall muscle commonly used for implant coverage and flap harvest in reconstructive surgery.
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