The purpose of this exhibit is:
1. To review the anatomy and embryology of the deep inferior epigastric artery.
2. To explain the significance of the deep inferior epigastric artery as it pertains to breast flap reconstruction surgery.
3. To demonstrate pathology involving the deep inferior epigastric artery which can be easily overlooked.
1. Anatomy and Embryology of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery
2. Use in Breast Flap Reconstructive Surgery
3. Pathology involving the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery with subsequent intervention
a. Pseudoaneurysm
b. Hematoma
c. Association with Aortic endoleak following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
4. Summary
Mohabir, A,
Grimaldi, G,
Shah, P,
Gandras, E,
Putterman, D,
Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery: Often Overlooked but with Clinical Significance. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006018.html