The Conjoined TUGPAP Flap for Breast Reconstruction: Systematic Review and Illustrative Anatomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although abdominally based flaps continue to be the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction, alternative donor sites are necessary when the abdominal region is unavailable or inadequate for flap harvest. In this case, thigh-based flaps, such as the profunda artery perforator (PAP), transverse upper gracilis (TUG), or newly described TUGPAP, are thought to be reliable with low morbidity and satisfactory cosmesis. The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review of breast reconstruction with PAP, TUG, or TUGPAP, and present anatomy and surgical techniques through illustrative examples.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Articles were included if they used a PAP, TUG, or TUG

SUBMITTER: Karir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8057755 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature