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Semin Plast Surg 2002; 16(1): 035-044
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-22678
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Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap for Breast Reconstruction

Robert J. Allen1 , Andreas S. Heitland2
  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
  • 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Rheinisch-Westfälisch Technische Hochschule, University of Aachen, Germany
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Publikationsdatum:
22. März 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap is reintroduced as an ideal flap for breast reconstruction. It combines reliable donor and recipient vessels, ease of the technique, and an ``acceptable donor scar.'' The advantages of the SIEA flap are the minimal donor site morbidity, a low scar, and an esthetically pleasing closure. The authors investigated the anatomy of the SIEA in 100 cadavers and reported the artery present in of 72% of groins. Since 1997, 81 reconstructions and 4 augmentations have been performed in 70 patients at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. The technique and the postoperative results are demonstrated.

KEYWORD

Superficial inferior epigastric artery flap - breast reconstruction - donor site morbidity - direct cutaneous artery flap - microsurgery

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