Evaluation of the single medial circummuscular perforator DIEP flap: Outcomes and comparison to traditional transmuscular single perforator flap

ConclusionBased on our findings, using a medial wraparound perforator is a safe and reliable option when compared with a single transmuscular perforator DIEP flap. Choosing the wraparound perforator may show benefit as it eliminates muscular dissection and nerve damage, and tends to minimize fascial incision length.

Source: Microsurgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Jessica F. Rose, Dmitry Zavlin, Amanda E. Garrett, Vishwanath Chegireddy, Warren A. Ellsworth Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research