Complications following immediate compared to delayed deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstructions

ConclusionsThis study demonstrated similar incidences of major recipient-site complications and flap re-explorations between immediate and delayed DIEP flap breast reconstructions. However, hematoma and seroma occurred significantly more often in immediate reconstructions, while wound problems were more frequently observed in delayed reconstructions.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research