Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy; Lymphedema
Conditions
Brief summary
The free deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. Asian patients often present with a smaller body mass index with relatively insufficient tissue. To restore appropriate symmetry, a larger flap inset ratio must be transferred. Supercharging of the second vein or inclusion of bilateral pedicle is commonly required. Current paradigm shifts in mastectomy has also resulted in more minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) espousing smaller lateral incisions, leading to a significant change in available recipient vessels. This study aimed to demonstrate our experience in changing strategies of DIEP flaps following the evolution of mastectomy techniques. Between October 2008 and March 2022, retrospective data was gathered for 278 patients who underwent breast reconstruction surgery utilizing DIEP flaps by a single plastic surgeon. These patients were divided into two distinct groups based on their operation dates, with November 2018 marking a pivotal moment when the first MIS was introduced.
Interventions
OTHERThe reference point of minimally invasive mastectomy procedure conducted
November 2018 as a temporal reference point was predicated on the milestone of the medical center's inaugural minimally invasive mastectomy procedure conducted
Sponsors
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients who underwent breast reconstruction procedures with DIEP flaps from October 2008 to March 2022. * Patients who have a minimum follow-up duration of six months post-reconstruction.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who did not meet the six-month follow-up duration was excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Endoscopy mastectomy | Post-operative day 0 |
| Robotic mastectomy | Post-operative day 0 |
| Incision | Post-operative day 0 |
| Usage of SIEV | Post-operative day 0 |
| Inclusion of bipedicle | Post-operative day 0 |
| Location of recipient artery/vein | Post-operative day 0 |
| Recipient artery/vein selection | Post-operative day 0 |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed