title: Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap: a modification that simplifies elevation.
abstract: The deep inferior epigastric perforator flap is accepted worldwide as a reliable and relatively safe technique for autologous breast reconstruction. Preserving the continuity of the rectus muscle, it reduces donor site morbidity, allowing less postoperative pain, a faster recovery, and a reduced hospital stay. Nevertheless, the more complex nature of this type of surgery leads to increased operating time and a demand for more tedious microsurgical dissection. The authors present a modification of the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvesting technique that allows a more safe, simple, and faster elevation of the flap. They have used it successfully for breast reconstruction in 3 patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Avenija Gojka Suska 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: Sanda
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stanec
authors.forename: Rado
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zic
authors.forename: Srećko
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Budi
authors.forename: Zdenko
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Stanec
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods*