The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap for autologous reconstruction of large partial mastectomy defects

• Published in: Microsurgery Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 12 - 17
• Main Authors: Enajat, Morteza, Rozen, Warren M., Whitaker, Iain S., Smit, Jeroen M., Van Der Hulst, Rene R. W. J., Acosta, Rafael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.01.2011
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Anastomosis, Surgical; Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Female; Humans; Mastectomy; MEDICIN; MEDICINE; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods; Surgical Flaps

Background: Breast conservation surgery in the treatment of early stage breast cancer has become increasingly utilized as a means to avoiding mastectomy. While partial mastectomy defects (PMDs) may often be cosmetically acceptable, some cases warrant consideration of reconstructive options, and whil...