Emerging trends in microsurgical breast reconstruction: Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) and the superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flaps Journal Article
| Authors: | Howard, M. A.; Mehrara, B. |
| Article Title: | Emerging trends in microsurgical breast reconstruction: Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) and the superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flaps |
| Abstract: | Breast reconstruction is an important adjunct in the treatment of breast cancer. Many reconstructive options exist, however autologous tissue remains the gold standard. One drawback to autologous reconstruction methods is the potential for flap donor site morbidity. Recent advances in microsurgical techniques include the development of perforator flaps, including the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator flap (DIEP) and the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator (SGAP) flaps. Harvest of these flaps attempt to minimize the impact on the donor site and thereby reduce the incidence of donor site complications. This article will review of the indications, advantages and drawbacks to the use of perforator flaps in breast reconstruction surgery. © 2005 Surgical Associates Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | surgical technique; review; donor site; plastic surgery; patient selection; breast reconstruction; microsurgery; autograft; deep inferior epigastric perforator flap; superior gluteal artery perforator flap; pedicled skin flap; breast surgery; rectus abdominis muscle; diep; sgap; abdominal wall musculature; deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap |
| Journal Title: | International Journal of Surgery |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1743-9191 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2005-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 53 |
| End Page: | 60 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijsu.2005.03.001 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 17462259 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 5" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "Source: Scopus" |
