[Thinning of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap based on the vascular structure of the arterial perforator].

Based on the vascular structure of arterial perforator and blood perfusion of the DIEP flap, thinning of the DIEP flap under the Scarpa's fascia is safe while thinning above the Scarpa's fascia should performed according to the blood supply zone of the DIEP flap.