ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Great advances have been reported since the first abdominal tissue transfer carried out for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP) flap is one of the most recent advances in this area.
Methods:
In this article, we evaluate the important aspects in the field of autologous breast reconstruction with abdominal-based flaps, with emphasis on microsurgical flaps vascularized by perforating pedicles.
Results:
During the initial experience of this procedure, we were able to verify that the flap behaved according to what was reported in the literature.
Conclusion:
The DIEAP flap provides a great degree of sculpting and volumetric gain to the reconstructed breast besides allowing a positive postoperative course for the patient.
Keywords:
Breast; Reconstruction; Perforator flaps