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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Autologous breast reconstruction aims to achieve aesthetic symmetry.
  • Flap inset is crucial for successful aesthetic outcomes.
  • Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps are commonly used.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technique for preshaping DIEP flaps.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this preshaping technique.
  • To simplify the inset process in autologous breast reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • A coning technique using polydioxanone sutures to shape the DIEP flap.
  • Flap inset into a prepared breast pocket after preshaping.
  • Marking and deepithelializing the skin paddle for burial.

Main Results:

  • 21 breast reconstructions in 11 patients were performed using the technique.
  • No compromise in flap perfusion was observed.
  • One patient experienced minor secondary fat necrosis; aesthetic shape was maintained.

Conclusions:

  • The described flap preshaping technique is safe and predictable.
  • This method simplifies a challenging aspect of DIEP flap breast reconstruction.
  • The technique reliably achieves desired aesthetic breast mound contours.