69: Patient Satisfaction in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Comparative Evaluation with TRAM Flap, Latissimus Flap, and Implant Techniques

摘要

Breast reconstruction is an essential component of the overall treatment plan for patients considering mastectomy. As perforator flap techniques, such as the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, continue to gain in popularity there is still no consensus on the optimal method of reconstruction. The purpose of this study is to compare patient satisfaction with the DIEP flap to the more commonly practiced techniques in breast reconstruction and identify factors influencing satisfaction.