Deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap in elderly women for breast reconstruction: The experience of a tertiary referral center and a literature review.
Marie F DejeanYohann DabiMarion GoutardCorentin B TaveauLaurent A LantieriAlexandre G LellouchPublished in: The breast journal (2021)
In our retrospective cohort, DIEP flap BR in elderly population had similar success and complication rates compared with those in younger patients, as well as high satisfaction scores. The free flap should be encouraged for BR in women over 65 years of age, and personal motivation as well as physiological age considered as main criteria for patient selection.
Keyphrases
- breast reconstruction
- end stage renal disease
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- case report
- middle aged
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- primary care
- pregnancy outcomes
- community dwelling
- peritoneal dialysis
- cross sectional
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- adipose tissue
- breast cancer risk
- patient reported outcomes
- soft tissue