This is called a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap, and is the most common autologous approach. You may also decide to have other procedures to improve how your new breast shape ...

The IGAP flap (inferior gluteal artery perforator flap) is a similar surgery except the artery in the bottom part of the buttocks is used. The major drawback of this flap is the possible change in the ...

Taking tissue from the upper part of the buttock is a superior gluteal artery perforator flap (SGAP). Taking tissue from the lower part of the buttock is an inferior gluteal artery perforator flap ...

The superficial inferior epigastric artery and its accompanying vein (vena comitans) were not routinely preserved. Following perforator-based flap elevation, the flap was inspected and color and ...

The name for this method is deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. It is also called tummy-tuck reconstruction. There are other options, too. We can use tissue from your upper buttock ...

1. Breast reconstruction of a single breast with “stacked” deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (s) and/or gluteal artery perforator flap (s) HCPCS/CPT code: S2067 Average charge per procedure: ...

The authors present a case report demonstrating an adaptation of the internal mammary artery perforator (IMAP) flap for reliable reconstruction of circumferential pharyngeal defects with primary ...

Total charges: $2,561,500 10. Breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap or superficial inferior epigastric artery flap HCPCS/CPT code: S2068 Total charges: $43,741,013 More ...

DIEP Flap DIEP is short for ‘deep inferior epigastric perforator artery’, a vessel that runs across the abdomen. A DIEP flap is the same as a TRAM flap, except that no muscle is raised for ...