Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Reconstruction for Breast Burn Deformities

The anterior chest wall is commonly involved in pediatric burn injuries. In women, deep thermal injuries may result in damage to the breast bud and breast skin, which can disrupt breast development and result in long-term deformities. In adulthood, the techniques frequently applied to correct these deformities focus on scar release in combination with skin grafting and implant-based procedures; however, these techniques often result in suboptimal aesthetic outcomes. In this report, we present superior outcomes from applying an autologous breast reconstruction technique to this challenging problem.