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Background: Deep inferior epigastric perforator and muscle sparing transverse rectus abdominis muscle flaps are commonly used flaps for autologous breast reconstruction. CT-angiography allows to analyse the perforator course preoperatively.
Katharina Frank+7 more
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Breast Reinnervation: DIEP Neurotization Using the Third Anterior Intercostal Nerve
Background: The purpose of this article is to evaluate a new method of DIEP flap neurotization using a reliably located recipient nerve. We hypothesize that neurotization by this method (with either nerve conduit or direct nerve coaptation) will have a ...
Aldona J. Spiegel, MD+4 more
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Salvage of a DIEP Flap after Injury to the Inferior Epigastric Vessels after Laparoscopic Surgery
Summary:. The problem of previous laparoscopic scars specifically endangering the DIEP flap harvest for breast reconstruction has not been described yet.
Laura H.J. Solberg, MD+3 more
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The Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator and Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap in Breast Reconstruction: A Comparative Study [PDF]
BackgroundOur objective was to compare the complication rates of two common breast reconstruction techniques performed at our hospital and the cost-effectiveness for each test group.MethodsAll patients who underwent deep inferior epigastric perforator ...
Shane Tan+5 more
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Background: Now-a-days, deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is widespread throughout the world. The aesthetical result is very important in breast reconstruction and its improvement is mandatory for plastic surgeons ...
Chiara Gelati+3 more
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Encountering Peritoneo-Cutaneous Perforators in Microsurgical DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
The vascular anatomy of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap has been well studied in the planning for autologous breast reconstruction. Preoperative imaging with computed tomography angiography (CTA) provides accurate assessment of
Duncan Loi+2 more
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Autologous microsurgical breast reconstruction and coronary artery bypass grafting: an anatomical study and clinical implications [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To identify possible avenues of sparing the internal mammary artery (IMA) for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps. BACKGROUND:
A Marchac+139 more
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Intraoperative Ergonomic Assessment of Exoscopes versus Conventional DIEP Flap
Background This study compared the ergonomics of surgeons during deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery using either baseline equipment (loupes, headlights, and an operating microscope) or an exoscope.
Tianke Wang+7 more
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Purpose: Patients undergoing bilateral autologous breast reconstruction may benefit from increased flap volume using bilateral stacked deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) and profunda artery perforator (PAP) flaps.
Ryan M. Dickey, MD+5 more
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Should Sickle Cell Trait Be a Contraindication to Breast Reconstruction?—A Case Series Analysis
Background While sickle cell disease has long been considered a contraindication to breast free flap reconstruction, there have been less definitive decisions about the impact of sickle cell trait on these procedures.
Theresa K. Webster+6 more
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