The Accuracy of Different Modalities of Perforator Mapping for Unilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

pay.thelady61 shared this article with you from Inoreader The Accuracy of Different Modalities of Perforator Mapping for Unilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Via Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Background: Perforator mapping may be performed prior to deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction to guide perforator selection. However, the accuracy of different imaging modalities remains unknown. This review aimed to evaluate the accuracy of different modalities for locating perforators for unipedicled DIEP flap breast reconstruction.Methods: MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched from inception to 24th September 2019 for studies concerning adult women undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction with preoperative perforator mapping. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.