Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous (TRAM) or Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flaps: An Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles
Suckau J, Arkudas A, Beier J, Momeni A, Horch RE, Cai A (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 25
Pages Range: 3520-3536
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.914665
Abstract
Post-mastectomy autologous reconstruction with abdominal tissue has evolved over the past 4 decades and is a common reconstructive modality today. To gain more insight into this evolution, we performed an analysis of the 100 most commonly cited articles focusing on autologous breast reconstruction with transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) or deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps. A review of the ISI Web of Knowledge database was performed. Only peer-reviewed articles in English were included for analysis. Articles were ranked by their total citations as well as citation density (citations divided by years since publication). The 100 most cited articles were analyzed by their bibliographic parameters. The 100 most cited articles were published in 12 journals. The highest ranked plastic surgery journal published almost 2/3 of the articles. All articles were published within 23 years and marked the "rising age" of autologous breast reconstruction with TRAM and DIEP flaps. The focus of clinical research changed over this time period and ranged from innovations in surgical technique to analysis of clinical outcomes, comparative analyses with other reconstructive modalities, timing of reconstruction, and preoperative diagnostic workup, as well as cost-effectiveness analyses. This literature review illustrates the dramatic change that has occurred subsequent to introduction of abdominal flaps for breast reconstruction. While the use of abdominal flaps has become widely accepted for breast reconstruction, many questions remain unanswered, thus highlighting the need for ongoing clinical investigation.
Authors with CRIS profile
Andreas Arkudas
Medizinische Fakultät
Raymund Horch
Professur für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie
Aijia Cai
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery
Involved external institutions
United States (USA) (US)How to cite
APA:
Suckau, J., Arkudas, A., Beier, J., Momeni, A., Horch, R.E., & Cai, A. (2019). Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous (TRAM) or Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flaps: An Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles. Medical Science Monitor, 25, 3520-3536. https://dx.doi.org/10.12659/MSM.914665
MLA:
Suckau, Jan, et al. "Autologous Breast Reconstruction with Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous (TRAM) or Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flaps: An Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles." Medical Science Monitor 25 (2019): 3520-3536.
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