title: Computed tomographic angiography: assessing outcomes.
abstract: Perforator flaps are preferable for breast reconstruction after mastectomy in many patients. Preoperative imaging of the perforators and source vessels is desirable to reduce surgeon stress, limit donor and recipient site complications, and minimize operative time and associated costs. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has been shown to provide highly accurate representations of vascular anatomy with excellent spatial resolution. A critical review of the currently available literature was performed to identify the benefits of preoperative imaging (specifically CTA) in perforator flap reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA. Casey.williamjoseph@mayo.edu
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: Alanna M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Rebecca
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kreymerman
authors.forename: Luis H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Macias
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000098:blood supply*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler