The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap: a review
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240958Keywords:
DIEP flap, Breast cancer, Microsurgery, Breast reconstructionAbstract
Breast cancer is recognized worldwide as a major health problem among women due to its high incidence and high mortality and morbidity rates. Breast reconstruction is an approach of great value for those patients who underwent mastectomy, impacting their quality of life and psychological stress. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap was described as the preferred graft for breast reconstruction with an autologous flap by surgeons because it represented a decrease in complications for the time and obtained better results. DIEP flap reconstruction requires microsurgical skills as well as continuous monitoring of the patient to identify and resolve possible associated complications.
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