Tips and tricks for DIEP flap breast reconstruction in patients with previous abdominal scar
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.22457
Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze outcomes of patients who had prior abdominal operations and underwent DIEP flap breast reconstruction and to describe technical strategies to insure well‐vascularized flap‐harvest minimizing abdominal donor‐site complications.… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; donor site; breast reconstruction; flap breast ... See more keywords
The influence of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on complications of immediate DIEP flap breast reconstructions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05241-9
Abstract: PurposeThe impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the surgical outcomes of immediate breast reconstruction remains controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of complications of immediate deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP)… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; diep flap; breast reconstructions ... See more keywords
When to assess the DIEP flap perfusion by intraoperative indocyanine green angiography in breast reconstruction?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2019.07.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although the indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) has been used for years in the assessment of Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) perfusion, it has not yet been established when it should be performed during the… read more here.
Keywords: indocyanine green; perfusion; green angiography; recipient ... See more keywords
Predictors and Consequences of Intraoperative Anastomotic Failure in DIEP Flaps
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2003-7890
Abstract: Abstract Background Successful intraoperative microvascular anastomoses are essential for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap survival. This study identifies factors associated with anastomotic failure during DIEP flap reconstruction and analyzes the impact of these anastomotic… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; failure diep; failure; anastomotic failure ... See more keywords
Encountering Peritoneo-Cutaneous Perforators in Microsurgical DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2006-0747
Abstract: Abstract 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… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; peritoneo cutaneous; anatomy; cutaneous perforators ... See more keywords
Safety of Drainless Donor Closure in DIEP Flap-based Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Analysis Using Ultrasound.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2085-7457
Abstract: Background Although drainless donor closure with progressive tension suture (PTS) technique has been attempted to further reduce donor morbidity in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap-based breast reconstruction, its clinical safety has not yet been… read more here.
Keywords: donor closure; diep flap; drainless donor;
Use of Strict Patient Selection Criteria to Achieve Significant Surgical Outcomes from a Low DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692168
Abstract: BACKGROUND The low deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap was first introduced in 2016 as it had aesthetic advantages over the conventional DIEP flap. With our experience of over 100 low DIEP flap procedures to… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; breast reconstruction; diep; low diep ... See more keywords
Prolonged Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis May Not Be Necessary for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Tertiary Center's 10-Year Experience.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742734
Abstract: BACKGROUND Based on the 2005 Caprini Risk Assessment Model for venous thromboembolism, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons prevention guidelines would result in prolonged chemoprophylaxis (1 week or more) for the majority of patients undergoing… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; flap breast; diep flap; venous thromboembolism ... See more keywords
Increased Opioid Consumption following DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Effect of Depression and Anxiety.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749595
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have decreased postoperative opioid consumption and hospital length of stay in deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. We aim to evaluate whether there needs to be… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; consumption; flap breast; diagnosis ... See more keywords
Intraoperative Ergonomic Assessment of Exoscopes versus Conventional DIEP Flap
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758188
Abstract: Abstract 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. Plastic surgeons may be at… read more here.
Keywords: ergonomics; flap; diep flap; risk scores ... See more keywords
O036 Postoperative complications are predicted by surgery duration in the unilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad101.036
Abstract: Currently, one published study documented operative time (OT) as a predictor for postoperative outcomes in bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions. No literature has investigated this in unilateral DIEP flaps. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; postoperative complications; inferior epigastric; epigastric perforator ... See more keywords