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
Intraoperative objective evaluation of venous congestion in deep epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30285
Abstract: In a deep epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction, the necessity of additional anastomosis of the superficial inferior epigastric vein (SIEV) should be determined intraoperatively. The purpose of this pilot study is to propose… read more here.
Keywords: pilot study; deep epigastric; epigastric artery; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Using the modified frailty index to predict negative outcomes in free-flap breast reconstruction: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project-based study.
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30810
Abstract: BACKGROUND Post-mastectomy free-flap breast reconstruction is becoming increasingly common in the United States. However, predicting which patients may suffer complications remains challenging. We sought to apply the validated modified frailty index (mFI) to free-flap breast… read more here.
Keywords: breast; free flap; breast reconstruction; negative outcomes ... 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
20 Years of DIEAP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Big Data Analysis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-49125-w
Abstract: With every hospital admission, a vast amount of data is collected from every patient. Big data can help in data mining and processing of this volume of data. The goal of this study is to… read more here.
Keywords: big data; dieap flap; data analysis; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Impact of Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiogram on Abdominal Flap Breast Reconstruction Outcomes: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598617
Abstract: Introduction CT angiogram (CTA) is widely believed to improve operative time and flap outcomes for perforator flap breast reconstruction, but the quality of the evidence is not known. We conducted a systematic review of the… read more here.
Keywords: flap; time; breast reconstruction; cta ... See more keywords
Erratum to: Impact of Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiogram on Abdominal Flap Breast Reconstruction Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603827
Abstract: Introduction CT angiogram (CTA) is widely believed to improve operative time and flap outcomes for perforator flap breast reconstruction, but the quality of the evidence is not known. We conducted a systematic review of the… read more here.
Keywords: flap; time; breast reconstruction; cta ... 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
Prospective, Double-Blind Evaluation of Umbilicoplasty Techniques Using Conventional and Crowdsourcing Methods
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003839
Abstract: Background: Umbilical reconstruction is an important component of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. This study evaluated the aesthetics of three different umbilical reconstruction techniques during DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Methods: From January… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; plastic surgeons; incision; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
"To Ablate or Not to Ablate: The Question if Umbilectomy Decreases Donor Site Complications in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction?"
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010617
Abstract: OBJECTIVES There have been several considerations made in improving outcomes for DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of umbilectomy in abdominally based breast reconstruction. METHODS This is… read more here.
Keywords: diep flap; flap breast; donor site; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords