The short and ultrashort-pedicle deep inferior epigastic artery perforator flap in breast reconstruction. Plastic & reconstructive surgery, Feb 2012, Vol. 129(2), p. 331-340.
Colohan, S., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2012/02000/The_Short__and_Ultrashort_Pedicle_Deep_Inferior.7.aspx
Breast reconstruction using the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is becoming more common and can help reduce donor site morbidity. The authors proposed that dissection of the deep inferior epigastric artery (DIEA) and vein (DIEV) to their external iliac source may not be required for safe flap transfer.
