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but was associated with the pectoralis major migrating compare meshed versus un-meshed ADM is pending.
superiorly and causing window shading. In addition, as
the inferior pole is covered solely by a thin skin flap, Financial support and sponsorship
there is a risk of implant migration, poor visibility, Nil.
palpability, and excessive ptosis. Window shading has
since been corrected with marionette sutures to anchor Conflicts of interest
the pectoralis major, while the development of alloderm
helped with the problem of lower pole coverage. [2] There are no conflicts of interest.
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