Late Bleed after Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction

oleh: Rachel E. Pferdehirt, MD, Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer 2020-08-01

Deskripsi

Summary:. Late bleed following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is an uncommon event. In this case report, the authors describe a case of late bleed 7 months following the index operation. This occurred in the setting of strenuous exercise. No specific etiology was determined and the condition resolved without treatment.