DIEP 23

Age:                          53

Diagnosis:                Breast cancer

Radiation:                 No

Reconstruction:        Bilateral DIEP flaps

Timing:                      Primary

Flap placement:       Subcutaneous

Opposite breast:      Bilateral DIEP flaps

Nipple:                      Local skin flaps and tattoo

Comment:                The cancer was on the right side, and skin was excised to obtain clear margins. Abdominal skin from the DIEP flap was used to replace it. On the left side, a prophylactic mastectomy was performed and no skin was taken. Note the difference in scarring.