The delay procedure in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction

CONCLUSIONS: The delay procedure in DIEP flap breast reconstruction results in the harvest of a good amount of abdominal tissue by adding a preliminary procedure. This technique can convert patients previously considered unsuitable into suitable candidates for abdominal-based breast reconstruction.PMID:37335555 | DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000010837

Source: Hand Surgery - June 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Jop Beugels Joshua L Levine Julie V Vasile James E Craigie Robert J Allen Source Type: research