Retrorectus Polyglactin Mesh Reduces the Risk of Bulge in DIEP Flap Donor Sites: A Propensity Score–Matched Study with Hernia Risk Modeling
Retrorectus polyglactin mesh reduces bulge after DIEP flap harvest, while hernia risk is driven by age, prior open surgery, and perforator dissection. When retrorectus polyglactin mesh is used to reduce donor site morbidity, our validated nomogram can aid in estimating personalized risk and guiding surgical decision-making.
Authors
- Mark V. Schaverien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6345-2643)
- Sahil Kapur
- Danielle Rogan
- Rene D. Largo
- Luis Camacho
- Christopher Nguyen
- Donald Baumann
- Rami Elmorsi
- J Bryce Olenczak
Institutions
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012814
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00