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This research aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes and complications of initial DIEP flap breast reconstructions at an oncology hospital.

May 3, 2026

Breast Reconstruction with Free DIEP Flap: Analysis of the First 14 Cases at an Oncology Branch Hospital

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This research aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes and complications of initial DIEP flap breast reconstructions at an oncology hospital.
Analyzed 14 DIEP flap reconstructions in 12 patients between 2023 and 2024.
Used preoperative CT angiography to map perforator vessels.
Followed patients for at least six months post-surgery.
Mean operative time was 5 hours 23 minutes for unilateral and 7 hours 28 minutes for bilateral reconstructions.
Venous congestion occurred in 2 patients, managed with SIEV anastomosis; partial flap necrosis in 1 patient.
No total flap loss or vascular re-exploration required, with complication rates consistent with literature.

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Randomized trial evaluates outcomes of DIEP flap breast reconstruction in 12 women, indicating its feasibility in oncology settings.

Kendir et al. (2025) studied this question.

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