Reevaluation of Recipient Vessel Selection in Breast Free Flap Reconstruction
Given the relative similarity in cohort outcomes, TDV anastomosis can be considered a viable alternative to the IMV when the IMV is unavailable or technically disadvantageous. The TDV artery remains a robust and reliable option in the present-day plastic surgeon's repertoire for breast reconstruction.
Authors
- Zachary Gala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7425-4482)
- Mehdi S. Lemdani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3352-552X)
- Joseph M. Serletti
- Robyn B. Broach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8507-3572)
- Irfan A. Rhemtulla
- Dustin T. Crystal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4694-2936)
- Chris Amro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6002-8265)
- Saïd C. Azoury (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7325-295X)
- Jane N. Ewing
Institutions
- Christiana Care Health System (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microsurgery
- Published
- 2024-09-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.31222
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15