The impact of autologous breast reconstruction using DIEP flap on the oncologic efficacy of radiation therapy.
CONCLUSION: Immediate reconstruction with a DIEP flap in the setting of adjuvant radiation therapy is an acceptable approach and appears not to influence the oncologic efficacy of radiation treatment. Further prospective studies are advocated.
PMID: 28760638 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Maalouf C, Bou-Merhi J, Karam E, Patocskai E, Danino AM Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research
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