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Rachel E Pferdehirt1, Maurice Y Nahabedian2,2
1Inova Fairfax Medical Center, Fairfax, Va.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|September 28, 2020
Abstract:
Late bleed following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is an uncommon event. In this case report, the authors describe a case of late bleed 7 months following the index operation. This occurred in the setting of strenuous exercise. No specific etiology was determined and the condition resolved without treatment.

