Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap for Immediate Breast Reconstruction following Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients: An Initial Experience in Vietnam.

Xuan Hau NguyenViet Dung Pham ThiHien Nguyen XuanThi Dung VuHop Nhan NguyenQuang Dao PhamVan Ty Ngo

Published in: International journal of breast cancer (2023)

DIEP flap is a new but reliable and safe technique for autologous breast reconstruction. Though patients opting for breast reconstruction still have a low risk of complication and reconstruction failure, this procedure should be used more frequently in appropriate patients to improve their quality of life.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
stem cells
bone marrow
mesenchymal stem cells
patient reported outcomes
minimally invasive
cell therapy