Free Tissue Breast Reconstruction

Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2019; 33: 059-066 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677703Free tissue transfer serves as a modern workhorse for breast reconstruction. Advancements in microsurgical technique have allowed for the development of free flap procedures that produce an aesthetic breast while minimizing donor site morbidity. Here, the authors review the use of different free flap procedures for breast reconstruction with a focus on the preferred and most commonly used flap, the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap. Each flap has its advantages and drawbacks, and certain patient risk factors increase postoperative complications. Other techniques of breast reconstruction including pedicled flaps and adjunctive fat grafting are also briefly discussed. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - March 7, 2019 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dibbs, Rami Trost, Jeff DeGregorio, Valerie Izaddoost, Shayan Tags: Review Article Source Type: research