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Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi · May 2006
[Bilateral breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap following modified radical mastectomy].
- Jing Wang, Lei You, and Xiao-qing Yan.
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Concer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medicine Sciences, Beijing 100021, China. wwwjjj1234@vip.sina.com
- Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2006 May 1;44(9):594-6.
ObjectiveTo present a method for bilateral breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap following modified radical mastectomy.MethodsFrom 2004 to 2005, three patients with bilateral modified radical mastectomy have undergone delayed bilateral breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap.ResultThe flaps in all the cases survived. Follow-up more than 3 months, postoperative abdominal wall examination didn't reveal hernia and bulging. The bilateral reconstructed breast achieved good results in shape and symmetry. Bilateral reconstructed breasts are symmetry.ConclusionThe procedure introduced is a reliable method for bilateral breast reconstruction.
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