Venous outflow augmentation protects against fat necrosis in the DIEP flap breast reconstruction: A retrospective analysis
In the present cohort of DIEP flap breast reconstructions, venous augmentation using SIEV was a significant independent protective factor against fat necrosis. While prospective studies are necessary to validate this relationship, this technique may be considered as part of routine surgical practice in eligible cases.
Authors
- Nianhe Luo
- Stephen Hamilton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3034-5689)
- Dariush Nikkhah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5819-8740)
- Petko Shtarbanov
- Afshin Mosahebi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5940-4446)
- Punn Tannirandorn
- Shadi Ghali
Institutions
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- The London College (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2025.08.019
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00