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The use of autologous flaps in breast reconstruction is well-established. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP) flap remains the gold standard, however not all patients are suitable for abdominal tissue transfer. Alternative autologous options include flaps such the transverse upper gracilis (TUG), profunda artery perforator (PAP), inferior gluteal artery perforator (IGAP), and superior artery perforator (SGAP), each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
We describe a 65-year-old lady who underwent delayed left breast reconstruction using the SGAP flap. The patient had an uneventful post-operative course with a good aesthetic result. The SGAP flap is therefore a safe and reliable alternative when a DIEAP flap is not possible.
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Singh, S., Kearney, L., Ceulemans, P. (2022). Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator (SGAP) Flap in Delayed Autologous Breast Reconstruction. In: Gravvanis, A., Kakagia, D.D., Ramakrishnan, V. (eds) Clinical Scenarios in Reconstructive Microsurgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23706-6_132
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