title: [Double DIEP flaps for unilateral breast reconstruction].
abstract: DIEP flap is a reliable option for autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Previously performed lower median laparotomy can cause some difficulties in cases when more volume is needed than the DIEP flap harvested from one side can provide. We performed breast reconstruction using double hemi-DIEP flaps in three of the cases discussed. All patients recovered without complications and had a good aesthetic outcome. This method offers a safe opportunity and broadens the spectrum of breast reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Veszprém Megyei Csolnoky Ferenc Kórház Sebészeti Osztály, Veszprém Kórház út 1. medloderer@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Zoltán
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Lóderer
authors.forename: Gábor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bognár
authors.forename: Csaba
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Berki
authors.forename: Gábor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bognár
authors.forename: András
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Novák
authors.forename: Pál
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ondrejka
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D019074:Epigastric Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015411:Mastectomy, Modified Radical; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome