Late Bleed after Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Aug 19;8(8):e3035. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003035. eCollection 2020 Aug.

Abstract

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.

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