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18716984

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-9-4
pubmed:abstractText
In breast reconstruction with autologous tissue the DIEP flap has become the gold standard in recent years. The superior gluteal artery perforator (s-GAP) flap is an alternative harvested from the buttock. We present our experience with the s-GAP flap and discuss its role in breast reconstruction. All s-GAP flaps performed for breast reconstruction in the Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Behandlungszentrum Vogtareuth from June 2002 until February 2007 were retrospectively analysed. Out of 59 flaps 4 flaps failed, the success rate was 94 %. Partial or fat necrosis occurred in 2 cases. The s-GAP flap served as a safe reconstructive alternative to the DIEP flap. Advantages of the s-GAP flap are reliable perforators, the safe vascular supply and the firm fat structure which facilitates the breast reconstruction. The donor site morbidity is minimal, the gluteal muscles stay intact and the scar is easy to hide in the underwear. Disadvantages are a demanding preparation with a prolonged operating time compared to the DIEP flap. The s-GAP flap is a reliable and safe option for autologeous breast reconstruction. It is the method of choice for staged bilateral breast reconstruction or if the DIEP flap is not available, particularly in the thin patient.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0722-1819
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
40
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
255-61
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
[Experience with the s-GAP flap for autologous breast reconstruction].
pubmed:affiliation
Klinik für Hand-, Plastische, Rekonstruktive und Verbrennungschirurgie, BG-Unfallklinik, Universität Tübingen. fwerdin@gmx.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract