Background Perforator mapping may be performed prior to deep inferior epigastric
perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction to guide perforator selection. However, the …

Background Preoperative CT‐angiography (CTA) has shown to reduce operative time in
deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction compared to Doppler …

Objectives To evaluate whether three‐dimensional (3D) printed models can be used to
improve interventional simulation and planning in patients with aortic arch hypoplasia …

Background Prior to DIEP flap breast reconstruction, mapping the perforators of the lower
abdominal wall using ultrasound, computed tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic …

Background Although preoperative imaging of perforator vasculature in planning
microvascular reconstruction is commonplace, there has not been any clear demonstration …

Mixed reality, a blending of the physical and digital worlds, can enhance the surgical
experience, leading to greater precision, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Various studies …

Objectives Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps have become the state of the art in
breast reconstruction. We compared the diagnostic performance of multidetector computed …

Breast reconstruction is an essential component in the multidisciplinary management of
breast cancer patients. Over the years, preoperative planning has played a pivotal role in …

Abstract Introduction Hand‐held Doppler (HHD) sonography and computerized tomography
angiography (CTA) are the common assessment tools for deep inferior epigastric perforator …

AIMS: To define the clinical benefits to the patient of preoperative imaging planning for deep
inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Since …