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DIEP Flap
Who is suitable.
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Need to have enough of a
‘tummy’ for a tummy tuck.
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Not too much. BMI 30-35
maximum.
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Need to be well motivated.
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Fit
Contraindications
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Very obese (BMI >35), smokers,
diabetics, hypertensives.
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Previous surgery to abdomen
compromising pedicle and flap size
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Chest wall radiotherapy may
compromise the pedicle if needs to be
plumbed into the internal mammary.
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Axillary RT or poor quality surgery may
compromise the pedicle if to be
plumbed into the thoracodorsal vessels