Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(1):43-44
Use of the DIEP flap in congenital breast asymmetry reconstruction
- 1 Klinikum Wels, Wels, Rakousko
- 2 Klinika popálenin a rekonstrukční chirurgie, FN Brno
- 3 Sanatorium Pierer, Salzburg, Rakousko
Currently, the use of free flaps in breast reconstruction is focused particularly on oncological issues in patients after mastectomy. Free
flaps are also being increasingly used in breast reconstruction for a nononcological pathology, particularly in the case of congenital breast
abnormality or asymmetry. In a number of clinical cases, the use of microvascular tissue transfer represents an irreplaceable as well as
elegant method that has an early cosmetic effect reducing the risk of social death in affected women or girls. Taking into consideration
the benefit-risk ratio and the limits in particular patients remains an issue. The case report presents a 15-year-old female patient with
congenital hypoplasia of the right breast in whom correction using the DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap was performed.
Keywords: DIEP flap, congenital breast abnormalities, age
Published: March 1, 2012 Show citation
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