Predictors of Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstruction Using DIEP Flaps: Implications for Management.
Journal
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
ISSN: 1529-4242
Titre abrégé: Plast Reconstr Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 1306050
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 10 2023
01 10 2023
Historique:
medline:
29
9
2023
pubmed:
3
3
2023
entrez:
2
3
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps are the standard for autologous breast reconstruction. This study investigated risk factors for DIEP complications in a large, contemporary cohort to optimize surgical evaluation and planning. This retrospective study included patients who underwent DIEP breast reconstruction between 2016 and 2020 at an academic institution. Demographics, treatment, and outcomes were evaluated in univariable and multivariable regression models for postoperative complications. In total, 802 DIEP flaps were performed in 524 patients (mean age, 51.2 ± 9.6 years; mean body mass index, 29.3 ± 4.5). Most patients (87%) had breast cancer; 15% were BRCA -positive. There were 282 (53%) delayed and 242 (46%) immediate reconstructions and 278 (53%) bilateral and 246 (47%) unilateral reconstructions. Overall complications occurred in 81 patients (15.5%), including venous congestion (3.4%), breast hematoma (3.6%), infection (3.6%), partial flap loss (3.2%), total flap loss (2.3%), and arterial thrombosis (1.3%). Longer operative time was significantly associated with bilateral immediate reconstructions and higher body mass index. Prolonged operative time (OR, 1.16; P = 0.001) and immediate reconstruction (OR, 1.92; P = 0.013) were significant predictors of overall complications. Partial flap loss was associated with bilateral immediate reconstructions, higher body mass index, current smoking status, and longer operative time. Prolonged operative time is a significant risk factor for overall complications and partial flap loss in DIEP breast reconstruction. For each additional hour of surgical time, the risk of developing overall complications increases by 16%. These findings suggest that reducing operative time through co-surgeon approaches, consistency in surgical teams, and counseling patients with more risk factors toward delayed reconstructions may mitigate complications. Risk, III.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps are the standard for autologous breast reconstruction. This study investigated risk factors for DIEP complications in a large, contemporary cohort to optimize surgical evaluation and planning.
METHODS
This retrospective study included patients who underwent DIEP breast reconstruction between 2016 and 2020 at an academic institution. Demographics, treatment, and outcomes were evaluated in univariable and multivariable regression models for postoperative complications.
RESULTS
In total, 802 DIEP flaps were performed in 524 patients (mean age, 51.2 ± 9.6 years; mean body mass index, 29.3 ± 4.5). Most patients (87%) had breast cancer; 15% were BRCA -positive. There were 282 (53%) delayed and 242 (46%) immediate reconstructions and 278 (53%) bilateral and 246 (47%) unilateral reconstructions. Overall complications occurred in 81 patients (15.5%), including venous congestion (3.4%), breast hematoma (3.6%), infection (3.6%), partial flap loss (3.2%), total flap loss (2.3%), and arterial thrombosis (1.3%). Longer operative time was significantly associated with bilateral immediate reconstructions and higher body mass index. Prolonged operative time (OR, 1.16; P = 0.001) and immediate reconstruction (OR, 1.92; P = 0.013) were significant predictors of overall complications. Partial flap loss was associated with bilateral immediate reconstructions, higher body mass index, current smoking status, and longer operative time.
CONCLUSIONS
Prolonged operative time is a significant risk factor for overall complications and partial flap loss in DIEP breast reconstruction. For each additional hour of surgical time, the risk of developing overall complications increases by 16%. These findings suggest that reducing operative time through co-surgeon approaches, consistency in surgical teams, and counseling patients with more risk factors toward delayed reconstructions may mitigate complications.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Risk, III.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36862950
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010343
pii: 00006534-990000000-01607
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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Pagination
566e-577eInformations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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