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What is DIEP flap reconstruction?

April 26, 2017diep flap reconstruction

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What is DIEP flap reconstruction?

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DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) is a procedure to reconstruct the breast using skin, fat, and the blood vessels of the lower abdomen. Muscle is not removed like in a TRAM flap. A microscope is used to connect the blood supply of the tissue removed from the abdomen to the chest blood vessels. Because the tissue is completely detached from the belly and transferred to the chest area, this is known as a free flap. DIEP flap reconstruction can be used for immediate or delayed reconstruction.