Role of CTA in Women with Abdominal Scars Undergoing DIEP Breast Reconstruction: Review of 1,187 Flaps.

Lauren T DalyAndres F DovalSamuel J LinAdam TobiasBernard T LeeA Samandar Dowlatshahi

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2020)

DIEP flap reconstruction can be safely performed in women with prior abdominal surgery. However, these patients should be counseled that they are at an increased risk for donor-site wound breakdown and fat necrosis of the reconstructed breast. Preoperative CTA does not reduce complication rate, overall operative time, or time needed to dissect perforators in women with abdominal scars.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
adipose tissue
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patients undergoing