Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Options After Abdominoplasty: Lumbar Artery Perforator Versus Profunda Artery Perforator

The LAP flap emerges as a superior option for microsurgical breast reconstruction in patients with prior abdominoplasty, providing higher patient satisfaction compared with PAP flaps. This study highlights the necessity of personalized, adaptable surgical approaches in microsurgical breast reconstruction, emphasizing patient-specific anatomical and historical considerations to optimize outcomes.

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007332
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Options After Abdominoplasty: Lumbar Artery Perforator Versus Profunda Artery Perforator

Nicholas T. Haddock, Lauren J. Kim, Sumeet S. Teotia, Thomas Troia
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Options After Abdominoplasty: Lumbar Artery Perforator Versus Profunda Artery Perforator

Nicholas T. Haddock, Lauren J. Kim, Sumeet S. Teotia, Thomas Troia
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Abstract

The LAP flap emerges as a superior option for microsurgical breast reconstruction in patients with prior abdominoplasty, providing higher patient satisfaction compared with PAP flaps. This study highlights the necessity of personalized, adaptable surgical approaches in microsurgical breast reconstruction, emphasizing patient-specific anatomical and historical considerations to optimize outcomes.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global OpenVol. 13(12)
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 41%
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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