Mapping internal and lateral anterior intercostal artery perforator flaps with colour Doppler ultrasound: correlation between preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings in oncoplastic breast surgery

G Schmidt; Theresa Mayo; Angela von Falkenhausen; Marion Kiechle; D Müller

doi:10.1007/s00404-026-08417-z

April 9, 2026Archives of Gynecology and ObstetricsOpen Access

Mapping internal and lateral anterior intercostal artery perforator flaps with colour Doppler ultrasound: correlation between preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings in oncoplastic breast surgery

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To investigate the effectiveness of colour Doppler ultrasound in locating specific perforators for flap planning in breast surgery.
Utilized high-frequency colour Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) for preoperative mapping.
Focused on identifying internal and lateral anterior intercostal artery perforators.
Compared preoperative ultrasound findings with intraoperative observations.
High agreement observed between preoperative CDUS findings and intraoperative results.
Demonstrated reproducibility in locating dominant perforators for flap planning.
Standardized ultrasound mapping may enhance surgical orientation during procedures.

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High-frequency imaging shows strong correlation between preoperative plans and intraoperative findings in breast reconstruction, suggesting improved surgical outcomes.

Abstract

High-frequency CDUS enables reproducible preoperative localisation of dominant IAICAP and LAICAP perforators and shows high agreement with intraoperative findings. Standardised ultrasound mapping may support structured flap planning and intraoperative orientation in oncoplastic breast reconstruction.

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