Correlation between vessel diameters of superficial and deep inferior epigastric systems: Doppler ultrasound assessment

CT‐angiography prior to diep flap breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Subsequently, preoperative vascular mapping can facilitate intraoperative dissection. Perforator vessels are currently visualized by a variety of methods, with Doppler ultrasonography (US) and CT‐angiography (CTA) as most established . Doppler US uses the change between transmitted and received frequency to determine the location of a perforator.…”

“…Perforator vessels are currently visualized by a variety of methods, with Doppler ultrasonography (US) and CT-angiography (CTA) as most established. 3,4 Doppler US uses the change between transmitted and received frequency to determine the location of a perforator. However, it cannot be used to adequately determine vascular size and course.…”

Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction in a Patient with Huge Uterine Leiomyoma

“…The diameters of the left SIEV and right SIEV were 2.1 mm and 1.7 mm, respectively (Fig. 3), and both were within the average size ranges [5]. The most prominent DIEP vessels on the left side were identified (Fig.…”

Techniques and Perforator Selection in Single, Dominant DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Algorithmic Approach to Maximize Efficiency and Safety

“…The assessment of vessel caliber in our practice is made using preoperative computed tomographic imaging and correlated with intraoperative evaluation by an experienced microsurgeon. 31 Limitations of this study include the retrospective design, missing data, and potential clinical bias in perforator selection and clinical assessment of fat necrosis. There has been substantial progression of refinements and techniques in relation to DIEP flap design, perforator selection, and harvest over the years; therefore, it is important to remain cognizant of surgical experience and development of techniques over time in relation to studies comparing outcome data.…”