DIEP Flap

DIEP Flap

Definition

A type of breast reconstruction in which deep inferior epigastric perforator blood vessels (DIEP), and the skin and fat connected to them are removed from the lower abdomen and used for reconstruction. Muscle is left in place.

Also known as Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap, DIEP Flap — per NCIT

Also identified as

Anatomy

Organ Relation Source
Breast Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Mammary glands Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0