The Midline Approach to Bilateral DIEP Flap Elevation: A Paradigm Shift to Improve Postoperative Integrity of the Abdominal Wall
In the majority of patients undergoing bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction, a midline pedicle exposure with minimal lateral fascial and muscle incisions can be utilized. The technique can be done in a safe manner to help minimize abdominal donor site morbidity and has resulted in a paradigm shift in how we approach this procedure.
Authors
- You Jeong Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0942-7997)
- Peter T. Korn
- Bogum Kwon
- Ron Israeli
- Joseph T. Tarr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1695-5257)
Institutions
- Northwell Health (US)
- Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (US)
- Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000013075
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00