Sequential bilateral breast reconstruction using a split solitary deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2012
Abstract
Autogenous tissue bilateral breast reconstruction often requires microsurgical tissue transfers. The reality is that sometimes revascularization cannot be accomplished, leading to a total flap failure. If one flap survives, another attempt using a second flap is necessary to achieve symmetry. Nonmicrosurgical options to achieve this are limited. If the successful flap is bulky enough, it can be bisected to create a local island flap based on the original flap pedicle to allow completion of the contralateral reconstruction. This concept is here presented using a split deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap for sequential bilateral breast reconstruction.
Volume
28
Issue
9
First Page
573
Last Page
575
ISSN
1098-8947
Published In/Presented At
Hallock G. G. (2012). Sequential bilateral breast reconstruction using a split solitary deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 28(9), 573–575. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1315781
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22744898
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article