Aesthetic Breast Reconstruction With De-epidermized Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap and Thoracoabdominal Advancement Flap.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most regard the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap as the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction, with good breast aesthetics achieved and low donor site morbidity. Mojallal et al introduced a new surgical protocol to enhance results for both the breast and abdomen further. This study presented the first clinical series of patients benefitting from breast reconstruction based on a combination of a DIEP flap and a thoracoabdominal advancement flap (TAAF).

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted at our institution from January 2013 to October 2020. We included all 100 consecutive patients in whom the technique was used. Patients' characteristics, types of surgical procedures, and outcomes were recorded. Patient satisfaction and qua

SUBMITTER: Oubari H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316341 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature