The Value of Morphometric Measurements in Risk Assessment for Donor-Site Complications after Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction

The Value of Morphometric Measurements in Risk Assessment for Donor-Site Complications after Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction

Microsurgical abdominally-based reconstruction is considered the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. Despite refined surgical procedures, donor-site complications still occur, reducing patient satisfaction and quality of life. Recent work has outlined the potential of morphometric mea...

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Main Authors: Muriel O. Meyer, Tristan M. Handschin, Daniel T. Boll, Frédérique Chammartin, Dirk J. Schaefer, Martin D. Haug, Elisabeth A. Kappos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
breast reconstruction
autologous reconstruction
deep inferior epigastric perforator flap
muscle-sparing transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneus flap
donor-site complications
risk assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/8/2645

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