Current status of autologous breast reconstruction in Europe: how to reduce donor site morbidity.

ABSTRACT: Autologous reconstruction techniques for breast reconstruction have significantly evolved in the last few decades in Europe. In the search of reducing the donor site morbidity, surgeons explored the possibilities to preserve the rectus muscle and its function, and a transition to deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps was started in the nineties. Throughout the years, and especially in the last decade, we have increasingly implemented aesthetic refinements for donor site handling in DIEP flap breast reconstruction. In our practice, autologous breast reconstruction provides an opportunity to effectively remodel the donor site, minimising functional morbidity, and maximising aesthetic satisfaction. To achieve this, careful patient selection, pre-operative preparation, meticulous in

SUBMITTER: Hamdi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10788572 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature