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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: What to expect and how to prepare - 07/2020

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: What to expect and how to prepare
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Abstract

This handout describes deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. It explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery after surgery.

Author
Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2004
Revision Date
07/2020
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Breast Reconstruction
Self-care
Languages
Chinese
English
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Japanese
Record ID
3151