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An Experimental Human DIEP Flap Model to Investigate Preservation Strategies for Vascularized Composite Allografts and Free Flaps
Published on: December 5, 2025
A curious instance of an immediate abandoned "delayed" immediate DIEP
Siri B Gowda1, Vikram Sinha2, Pennylouise Hever1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK.
Delayed deep inferior epigastric artery (DIEP) flaps can be successfully salvaged for breast reconstruction even after initial abandonment. This case study highlights the feasibility of re-raising and transferring flaps weeks later, offering a viable option for complex reconstructions.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgery
- Breast Reconstruction
Background:
- The deep inferior epigastric artery (DIEP) flap is a standard technique for breast reconstruction.
- Vascular delay of DIEP flaps is not commonly practiced but has been explored for flap salvage or tissue recruitment.
- Unforeseen circumstances can necessitate the abandonment of planned DIEP flap breast reconstruction.
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