Anterograde Injection of Alteplase Salvages Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap in Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Summary:.The DIEP flap is currently considered the gold standard for autologous reconstructive breast surgery.Postoperative flap failure due to microvascular postanastomotic thrombotic occlusion is a rare but severe complication.Alteplase, a thrombolytic agent typically used in the setting of an ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, or pulmonary