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ArticleMicrosurgery2026

Umbilical Inset Incision Type Influences Abdominal Donor Site Healing in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.

Kshipra Hemal, Thomas Sorenson, Rebecca Lisk, Malory Alexis, Sachin Chinta, Alay Shah, Rebecca Vernon, Carter Boyd, John Muller, Angela Volk and 5 more

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Kshipra HemalHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7935-9400
Thomas SorensonHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6658-254X
Rebecca LiskHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Malory AlexisFlorida State University, School of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
Sachin ChintaHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5509-1080
Alay ShahHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Rebecca VernonHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Carter BoydHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
John MullerHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Angela VolkHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Jamie P LevineHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Vishal ThanikHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Nolan KarpHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Mihye ChoiHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.
Oriana CohenHansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, New York, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundDelayed abdominal wound healing remains a common complication following abdominally based autologous breast reconstruction. We hypothesized that the type of umbilical inset incision impacts the incidence of delayed wound healing due to differential disruption of abdominal wall vascularity, particularly in the infraumbilical region.

methodsA retrospective review was conducted of all patients undergoing abdominally based autologous breast reconstruction at a single center between 2014 and 2021. The primary outcome was delayed abdominal wound healing, classified as major (requiring readmission or reoperation), minor (managed with outpatient care, antibiotics, or debridement), or both. Umbilical inset incision type was evaluated as a predictor using univariate and multivariate analysis.

resultsFour hundred and eighty-eight patients and 791 flaps were included. Patients were on average 51 ± 9 years old and had a median body mass index of 28 (IQR 7) kg/m

conclusionAbdominal wall vascularity likely plays a critical role in donor site healing following autologous reconstruction. In this large cohort, inverted-U and vertical umbilical inset incisions were associated with the highest rates of wound healing complications.

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Abdominal WallMammaplastyPostoperative ComplicationsTransplant Donor SiteUmbilicusWound HealingAdultFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesbreastDIEPfree flapmicrosurgeryumbilicuswound healing

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PMID42322253
PMCPMC13282912

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