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Near-infrared fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green for perfusion assessment of DIEP and msTRAM flaps: A Dutch multicenter randomized controlled trial

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2023
Background: A common complication after a DIEP flap reconstruction is the occurrence of fat necrosis due to inadequate flap perfusion zones. Intraoperative identification of ischemic zones in the DIEP flap could be optimized using indocyanine green near ...
F.P. Tange, P.S. Verduijn, B.G. Sibinga Mulder, L. van Capelle, S. Koning, C. Driessen, M.A.M. Mureau, A.L. Vahrmeijer, J.R. van der Vorst   +8 more
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Immediate DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Reducing Length of Stay and Opioid Use

Plastic Surgery
Background: To improve patient outcomes amid reduced healthcare resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, a single Canadian cancer center implemented an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for autologous DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Methods:
Jad El-Jebaoui, C. Awaida, J. Bou-Merhi, C. Bernier, A. Gagnon, Marion Aribert, Michel Saint-Cyr, Patrick G. Harris, A. Odobescu   +8 more
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Outcomes of Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) Flap in Indian Population—A Prospective Single-Institute Study

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Introduction  Breast reconstruction has become integral part of breast cancer treatment. Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP)-based flap is considered the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. Aims and Objectives  The aim of this study
Annika Marwah, A. Chandrappa, Srikanth Vasudevan, Ananteshwar Y.N. Yelambalase Rao, Dinkar Sreekumar, Pooja Shetty, Serena K. Bharathkar, Somashekhar Sp   +7 more
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DIEP flap perfusion assessment using microdialysis versus Doppler ultrasonography: A comparative study

Microsurgery, 2023
The increasing number of buried free‐tissue transfer procedures and the need for an objective method to evaluate vascular complications of free flaps has led to the development of new technologies.
M. Sorotos, G. Firmani, Roberta Tornambene, Domenico Marrella, G. Paolini, F. Santanelli di Pompeo   +5 more
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Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction Following Massive Weight Loss: An Updated Systematic Review and Identification of Research Gaps

Microsurgery, Volume 46, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background As bariatric surgery becomes increasingly common, reconstructive surgeons are encountering more massive weight loss (MWL) patients requiring breast reconstruction. MWL alters breast anatomy, tissue characteristics, and healing capacity, potentially impacting reconstructive outcomes.
Anna Paganini, Jonas Löfstrand, Nushin Mirzaei, Emma Hansson   +3 more
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Immediate Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with Unilateral Deep Superior Epigastric Artery and Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Flaps [PDF]

, 2016
Autologous breast reconstruction utilizing a perforator flap is an increasingly popular method for reducing donor site morbidity and implant-related complications. However, aberrant anatomy not readily visible on computed tomography angiography is a rare
Gutwein, Luke G., Hansen, Keith S., Hartman, Brett C., Socas, Juan, Sood, Rajiv   +4 more
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Planning and optimising DIEP flaps with virtual surgery: the Navarra experience [PDF]

, 2010
Methods to improve operative outcomes in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap surgery have previously focussed on operative technique and postoperative-course modification.
Ahn, Alberto Alonso-Burgos, Alonso-Burgos, Arnez, Bajaj, Bajaj, Blondeel, Blondeel, Chen, Chevray, Emilio Garcia-Tutor, Filip Stillaert, Giunta, Hallock, Hallock, Hofer, Iain S. Whitaker, Jose Luis Zubieta, Lindsey, Mark W. Ashton, Masia, Masia, Mustapha Hamdi, Nahabedian, Phillips, Rafael Acosta, Rosson, Rozen, Rozen, Rozen, Rozen, Rozen, Rozen, Rozen, Schaverien, Spiegel, Taylor, Tran, Warren Matthew Rozen, Zhong   +39 more
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The Impact of Scars After DIEP-Flap Breast Reconstruction on Satisfaction and HR-QoL: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing BREAST-Q Scores

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Although deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is the most widely used technique for autologous breast reconstruction, this technique leads to large scars in visible areas on breast and abdomen.
Kristel E. Everaars, Erik de Laat, D. A. Young-Afat, E. P. Tjin, Dietmar J O Ulrich   +4 more
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Flap Choice in Gender Affirming Phalloplasty Affects Postoperative Complication Rates

Microsurgery, Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Phalloplasty plays an important role in female‐to‐male (FTM) gender affirmation surgery to create a neophallus that prioritizes aesthetic and functional outcomes. Patients have a variety of flap choices for phalloplasty, but they can often come with complications. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of flap choice on the rate of
Ellen Wang, Bennett Cleff, Anthony Basta, Jackson C. Green, Kylie R. Swiekatowski, Paul Won, Kris Slaughter, Rachel Goldstein, Klara Sputova, Daniel Freet   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bulging after DIEP Breast Reconstruction: New Insights Concerning Rectus Diastasis and Medial Perforator Harvest

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Background:. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between flap harvest technique and occurrence of abdominal bulging. Methods:. A retrospective analysis of 159 patients undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction between 2014 and 2021 in ...
Sophie H. Nelissen, BSc, Nienke A. Krijnen, MSc, Jonathan Tsehaie, MD, PhD, Pascal P.A. Schellekens, MD, PhD, Emma C. Paes, MD, PhD, Rogier K.J. Simmermacher, MD, PhD, Wiesje Maarse, MD, PhD   +6 more
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