Impact of COVID-19 on Thrombotic Complications in Microsurgery: Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Outcomes Amid Pandemic
Contrary to concerns, COVID-19 infection or vaccination status does not significantly increase thrombotic event rates in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstructions. This study offers vital insights, affirming the safety and efficacy of microsurgical procedures amid the pandemic, thereby guiding microsurgeons in optimizing patient care in the post-COVID-19 era.
Authors
- Marion Tapp
- Daniel P. Zaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5755-2402)
- Cosby A. Stone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1888-4188)
- Bennett W. Calder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1753-2286)
- Ramón Llull
- John M. Robinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4158-9723)
- Mary L. Duet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0345-3673)
- Robert S. Giglio
- Eric Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9335-0225)
Institutions
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (US)
- Wake Forest University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006544
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00