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Dushyant Jaiswal1, Firoz Borle2, Saumya Mathews1

  • 1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap, commonly used in breast reconstruction, can be a valuable option for head and neck reconstruction in select cases. The abdomen offers abundant tissue and reliable perforators for successful outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Microsurgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is a standard for breast reconstruction.
  • Its application in head and neck (HN) reconstruction is infrequent.
  • The abdomen offers a rich donor site with ample tissue, reliable perforators, and a long pedicle suitable for microvascular anastomosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of the DIEP flap for head and neck reconstruction.
  • To explore the abdomen as a donor site for HN reconstruction using DIEP flaps.

Main Methods:

  • A quasiexperimental study design was employed.
  • DIEP flaps were opportunistically used for HN reconstruction when the abdominal donor site matched the defect.
  • Patient selection considered thigh and abdominal tissue bulk.

Main Results:

  • The DIEP flap was utilized in 11 cases for HN reconstruction.
  • Two re-explorations were necessary postoperatively.
  • Outcomes included one complete flap loss and one partial flap necrosis.

Conclusions:

  • The abdomen is a viable donor site for HN reconstruction in carefully selected patients, particularly when utilizing perforator flaps like the DIEP flap.
  • This technique offers a valuable reconstructive option for specific HN defects.