DIEP flap
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Term | DIEP flap |
Short definition | DIEP flap - A type of breast reconstruction in which blood vessels called deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP) and associated skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen and used for reconstruction. The muscle stays in place |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
DIEP flap - A type of breast reconstruction in which blood vessels called deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP) and associated skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen and used for reconstruction. The muscle stays in place
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