Publications

In this new, second edition of The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook, much of the text has been revised to include updated information on the newest perforator natural tissue flap procedures, (including DIEP, SIEA and GAP), single step and no-expansion implant techniques, nipple-sparing and subcutaneous mastectomy, insurance issues, preparing for the hospital, what to expect from recovery and much more. To find out more information, or to order the book, please go to: http://www.breastrecon.com


The Center Library Articles

On these pages you will find links to read the latest articles on breast reconstruction.

A 10-Year Retrospective Review of 758 DIEP Flaps for Breast Reconstruction

Application and Refinement of the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Free Flap for Bilateral Simultaneous Breast Reconstruction

Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap

Breast Reconstruction With Gluteal Artery Perforator (GAP) Flaps


Articles By Our Doctors

DellaCroce, Frank J. M.D.; Sullivan, Scott K. M.D.: Application and Refinement of the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Free Flap for Bilateral Simultaneous Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Volume 116(1) July 2005 pp 97-103.

DellaCroce FJ, Allen RJ, Sullivan SS: Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2002; Vol 16 No 1; pp7-17.

Sullivan SS, Heitland AS: Management of Congenital Breast Deformities and Autogenous Breast Augmentation. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2002; Vol 16 No 1; pp69-76.

DellaCroce FJ, Allen RJ, Sullivan SS: Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2002; Vol 16 No 1; pp7-17.

James E. Craigie, Robert J. Allen, Frank J. DellaCroce, and Scott K. Sullivan: Autogenous Breast Reconstruction with the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap. Clinics in Plasic Surgery, 2003.

Allen RJ, Sullivan SS, Kaplan JL., Guerra, A: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Vol 19 No 2 2003.

Lorio JJ, DellaCroce FJ, Ho YC, et al: Conformational Changes in Transferrin Following Iron Binding as Detected by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Journal Louisiana State Medical Society. Nov 1993; Vol 145; p 473.

DellaCroce FJ, Aguilar EA: Auricular Framework Growth Following Microtia Reconstruction; Is It Real and What are the Implications. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Nov 2001; Vol 108 Num 6; pp 1479-84.

DellaCroce FJ, Kountakis S: Bleeding Complications in the Head and Neck Associated with Factor VIII Inhibitor. Archives of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery Nov 1999; Vol 125 Num 11; pp1258.

Allen R.J., Dupin C.L., DellaCroce F.J.: Perforator Flaps in Breast Reconstruction. Perspectives in Plastic Surgery, Shenaq SM, Hollier LH (ed), Thieme Medical Publishers, New York; Vol 14 Num 2; pp37-54.

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