Perforator flaps represent an advanced approach to autologous breast reconstruction, harnessing skin and subcutaneous tissue nourished by isolated vessels that perforate underlying muscle. The deep ...

A prospective, multicenter trial of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) utilization by patients undergoing definitive breast radiotherapy. Background: Perforator flap breast reconstruction ...

The Oklahoma Breast Center at Norman Regional Heath System is now the first hospital in the state to perform the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator flap reconstruction.{p dir=”ltr”}The DIEP flap ...

Patients who choose breast reconstruction after a mastectomy face several important decisions. Patients can choose breast implant surgery or autologous flap reconstruction—also known as tissue-based ...

The primary benefit of a DIEP flap over other breast reconstruction surgeries is that the procedure does not involve removing the abdominal muscle, which generally makes recovery time shorter and less ...

Flap surgery is a type of plastic surgery that uses tissues from another part of the body to close open wounds while having its own blood supply. Open wounds are an open invitation for bacteria. Loss ...

Some people choose not to have breast reconstruction. Your surgeon and breast care nurse will talk to you about all your options. They will explain the advantages and disadvantages to help you make ...

After having a breast or breasts removed, many women choose to undergo reconstructive surgery. While there are several reconstructive options available, latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction is a good ...