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. 2022 Jan 27;238(5):851–859. doi: 10.1159/000521573

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Fig. 2 — Photo documentation of the axillary reconstruction using the posterior arm flap. a Marking of the wide excision including all hair-bearing skin in the right axilla. b Radical excision of the marked area and design of the posterior arm flap. c Complete flap elevation with corresponding neurovascular pedicle. d Axillary defect covered with the posterior arm flap. e Postoperative result of the bilateral axillary reconstruction 3 months after surgery.