Perforator flaps represent an advanced approach to autologous breast reconstruction, harnessing skin and subcutaneous tissue nourished by isolated vessels that perforate underlying muscle. The deep ...

A prospective, multicenter trial of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) utilization by patients undergoing definitive breast radiotherapy. Background: Perforator flap breast reconstruction ...

The medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flap has emerged as a versatile option for reconstructing soft tissue defects across a range of anatomical sites. Harvested from the posterior calf, this thin ...

The primary benefit of a DIEP flap over other breast reconstruction surgeries is that the procedure does not involve removing the abdominal muscle, which generally makes recovery time shorter and less ...

Patients who choose breast reconstruction after a mastectomy face several important decisions. Patients can choose breast implant surgery or autologous flap reconstruction—also known as tissue-based ...

Some people choose not to have breast reconstruction. Your surgeon and breast care nurse will talk to you about all your options. They will explain the advantages and disadvantages to help you make ...

Flap surgery is a type of plastic surgery that uses tissues from another part of the body to close open wounds while having its own blood supply. Open wounds are an open invitation for bacteria. Loss ...