A DIEP Dive into Patient Risk Factors for Hernia and Bulge Development: A Meta-regression.

Nikki Rezania Kelly A Harmon Reilly Frauchiger-AnkersOkensama La-AnyaneKeid IdriziJocelyn ToEthan M RitzDavid E KurlanderDeana ShenaqGeorge Kokosis

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2024)

Understanding the comorbidities associated with hernia or bulge following DIEP flap breast reconstruction, such as advanced age, prior abdominal surgery, pregnancy history, and active smoking status, allows surgeons to proactively identify and educate high-risk patients. Future studies may further explore whether prophylactic mesh placement offers patients any benefit.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
case report
pregnant women
patient reported outcomes
quality improvement