Ultrasound-assisted liposuction as a treatment of fat necrosis after deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: a case report.

Abstract

A single case is reported utilizing ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) to treat fat necrosis after deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction. UAL treatment resulted in softening of the fibrous fat necrotic areas, while maintaining acceptable breast contour. UAL is safer and less invasive than traditional treatments for fat necrosis including direct excision and suction-assisted liposuction.

• Authors: Stephanie A Caterson, Adam M Tobias, Sumner A Slavin, Bernard T Lee
• Journal: Annals of plastic surgery (Ann Plast Surg) Vol. 60 Issue 6 Pg. 614-7 (Jun 2008) ISSN: 1536-3708 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 18520193 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Anastomosis, Surgical
• Breast Neoplasms (surgery)
• Carcinoma in Situ (surgery)
• Carcinoma, Ductal (surgery)
• Fat Necrosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Lipectomy (methods)
• Mammaplasty (adverse effects, methods)
• Mastectomy
• Middle Aged
• Reoperation
• Surgical Flaps (adverse effects)
• Ultrasonography