Advantages of the Delayed –Immediate Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Extending the Choice

Conclusion Delayed–immediate DIEP reconstruction has several advantages over immediate DIEP flap including shorter free flap operative times. Patients commonly alter their preference for second stage reconstruction. A patient-centered advantage of delayed–immediate reconstruction is prolonging the time for patients to make their choice for the final reconstruction. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - February 8, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Pittelkow, Eric DeBrock, Will Christopher, Laura Mercho, Raphael Suh, Lily Ji-Yun Fisher, Carla S. Hartman, Brett Lester, Mary Hassanein, Aladdin H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research