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Taylor J Ibelli¹, Farah Sayegh¹, Alexander C Kagen²

¹Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y.

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Preoperative vascular imaging aids free tissue transfer. A new visual system, FlapMap, standardizes imaging communication for better surgical planning in breast reconstruction.

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A Model of Free Tissue Transfer: The Rat Epigastric Free Flap

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Radiology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Preoperative vascular imaging is crucial for free tissue transfer, particularly in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction.
Current imaging methods like CT angiography and MR angiogram generate extensive data without standardized analysis or communication protocols.
This lack of standardization hinders effective preoperative planning and surgical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel visual language system, FlapMap, for preoperative vascular imaging.
To standardize the recording, analysis, and communication of imaging data obtained from tomographic studies.
To facilitate clear and actionable preoperative planning for microvascular free tissue transfer procedures.

Main Methods:

Development of a new visual language system named "FlapMap" for preoperative imaging.
Application of FlapMap to consolidate complex imaging data into a single, easily interpretable image.
Focus on deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction as a primary use case.

Main Results:

FlapMap enables the creation of a single, comprehensive image from preoperative vascular imaging studies.
The system provides a standardized and easily communicated visual representation of relevant anatomical and vascular information.
Facilitates improved understanding and communication among surgical teams.

Conclusions:

FlapMap offers a standardized visual language for preoperative vascular imaging, enhancing clarity and communication.
This system aids in effective preoperative planning for microvascular free tissue transfer, improving surgical outcomes.
Standardization through FlapMap addresses the current limitations in analyzing and communicating complex imaging data.