Unilateral autologous breast reconstruction with unipedicled and bipedicled deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap: A review of 168 cases over 3 years
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30601
Abstract: Harvesting a DIEP flap based on bipedicled perforators can enhance vascular perfusion, which can reduce complication rates, minimize fat necrosis, and flap failure. This study summarizes our experience with using unipedicled and bipedicled DIEP flaps… read more here.
Keywords: breast reconstruction; unipedicled bipedicled; autologous breast; reconstruction unipedicled ... See more keywords
Truncal-based perforator flaps for autologous breast reconstruction: A review of 975 flaps and their clinical application.
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30869
Abstract: BACKGROUND When autologous breast reconstruction is desired and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is inadequate or unavailable, other perforator flaps in the truncal region should not be disregarded. This study aimed to review… read more here.
Keywords: breast reconstruction; perforator flaps; perforator; truncal based ... See more keywords
Outcomes of patients in rural communities undergoing autologous breast reconstruction: A comparison of cost and patient demographics with implications for rural health policy.
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.31052
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients with breast cancer living in rural areas are less likely to undergo breast reconstruction. Further, given the additional training and resources required for autologous reconstruction, it is likely that rural patients face barriers… read more here.
Keywords: rural areas; autologous breast; rural patients; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Autologous Breast Reconstruction with SIEA Flaps: An Alternative in Selected Cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s00266-019-01554-8
Abstract: Background The deep inferior epigastric perforator flap has been shown to be a reliable option for autologous breast reconstruction. A further refinement in the transfer of lower abdominal tissue is the superficial inferior epigastric artery… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; siea flap; breast reconstruction; autologous breast ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Utilization of Obturator Artery Anatomic Variant in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1717153
Abstract: BACKGROUND The objective of this study is to quantify the prevalence and describe the utilization of an anatomic vascular variant in which the obturator artery (OA) arises from the trunk of the deep inferior epigastric… read more here.
Keywords: artery; breast; variant; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Trends and Innovations in Autologous Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767788
Abstract: Abstract More than 40 years have passed since the description of the first “free abdominoplasty flap” for breast reconstruction by Holmström. In the meantime, surgical advances and technological innovations have resulted in the widespread adoption… read more here.
Keywords: autologous breast; breast; breast reconstruction; innovations autologous ... See more keywords
Surgical Outcomes of Autologous Breast Reconstruction in Low BMI Patients; Beyond the Gold Standard DIEP Flap.
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DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000842936.38126.d7
Abstract: BACKGROUND Autologous breast reconstruction provides higher satisfaction than implant-based reconstruction in women with low Body Mass Index (BMI). However, the gold standard of microvascular breast reconstruction, the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap, can be… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; autologous breast; breast reconstruction; reconstruction ... See more keywords
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP or Pedicled TRAM Abdominal Flaps
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003768
Abstract: Summary: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons commissioned a multistakeholder Work Group to develop recommendations for autologous breast reconstruction with abdominal flaps. A systematic literature review was performed and a stringent appraisal process was used… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; abdominal flaps; breast; evidence ... See more keywords
Impact of Physician Payments on Microvascular Breast Reconstruction: An All-Payer Claim Database Analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006453
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Rates of autologous breast reconstruction are stagnant compared with prosthetic techniques. Insufficient physician payment for microsurgical autologous breast reconstruction is one possible explanation. The payment difference… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; autologous breast; microsurgical reconstruction; insurance ... See more keywords
Laparoscopically Assisted DIEP Flap Harvest Minimizes Fascial Incision in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007048
Abstract: BACKGROUND Total extraperitoneal laparoscopically assisted harvest of the deep inferior epigastric vessels permits a decrease in myofascial dissection in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction. The authors present a reliable technique that further… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; autologous breast; inferior epigastric; deep inferior ... See more keywords
The Impact of Race on Perioperative and Patient-Reported Outcomes following Autologous Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008633
Abstract: Background: Racial disparities are evident in multiple aspects of the perioperative care of breast cancer patients, but data examining whether such differences translate to clinical and patient-reported outcomes are limited. This study examined the impact… read more here.
Keywords: autologous breast; reported outcomes; breast; patient reported ... See more keywords