10.1055/b-0040-176819 53 DIEP Flap Reconstruction and TechniqueAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary This chapter outlines the history, anatomy, and indications for deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction. It outlines the…
10.1055/b-0040-176814 48 Latissimus Dorsi Flap ReconstructionGlyn E. Jones Summary The latissimus dorsi flap remains one of the most useful autologous flaps for breast reconstruction and is particularly useful in salvage…
10.1055/b-0040-176821 55 Muscle-Sparing Free TRAM Flap ReconstructionAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary The muscle-sparing type 2 free transverse rectus abdominus musculocutaneous (TRAM) (MS-2FT) flap was a progression from the non–muscle-sparing…
10.1055/b-0040-176823 57 Transverse Upper Gracilis FlapAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary The transverse upper gracilis thigh flap, has become a useful alternative to the gluteal perforator flaps for breast reconstruction…
10.1055/b-0040-176829 63 Managing Complications after Breast Radiation TherapyEmmanuel Delay and Andreea Carmen Meruta Summary Radiation therapy has a well-defined role in breast cancer treatment, as neoadjuvant or adjuvant after mastectomy…
10.1055/b-0040-176820 54 Prevention and Management of Complications in DIEP Flap ReconstructionAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary This chapter deals with the methods of preventing and dealing with complications in deep…
10.1055/b-0040-176824 58 Profunda Artery Perforator FlapJuan Jose Gilbert Fernandez, Torunn E. Sivesind, Hugo St. Hilaire, and Robert J. Allen, Sr. Summary The profunda artery perforator flap is an alternative procedure…
10.1055/b-0040-176822 56 Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator FlapAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary This chapter covers the use of the superficial inferior epigastric flap in breast reconstruction. The lower abdominal…
10.1055/b-0040-176816 50 Anatomy of the TRAM Flap and Abdominal Donor SiteGlyn E. Jones Summary This chapter describes the anatomical basis of the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap and its use…
10.1055/b-0040-176826 60 Lumbar Artery Perforator FlapFrank J. DellaCroce Summary The lumbar artery perforator flap is a difficult but viable option in breast reconstruction. It tends to be a lower tier…
