0
Article ? AI-assigned paper type based on the abstract. Classification may not be perfect — flag errors using the feedback button. Tier 2 ? Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence. Sign in to save

Safety analysis of immediate breast reconstruction with a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap in the post-COVID-19 era: a comparison between pre- and post-pandemic cohorts

Gland Surgery 2023 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Weiqi Gao, Yujie Lu, Ou Huang, Xiaosong Chen, Jianrong He, Weiguo Chen, Yafen Li, Hua Xu, Jiayi Wu, Kunwei Shen

Summary

Not relevant to microplastics — this surgical study evaluates the safety of resuming DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery following the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing patient outcomes between pre- and post-pandemic cohorts.

This study provides evidence that resuming DIEP reconstruction is safe in the post-COVID-19 era.

Share this paper