Utilizing Colour Doppler Ultrasound for the Mapping of Internal and Lateral Anterior Intercostal Artery Perforator Flaps: A Study on the Relationship Between Preoperative Imaging and Intraoperative Observations in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery - Takeaways - MDSpire

Utilizing Colour Doppler Ultrasound for the Mapping of Internal and Lateral Anterior Intercostal Artery Perforator Flaps: A Study on the Relationship Between Preoperative Imaging and Intraoperative Observations in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

  • By

  • Georg Schmidt

  • Theresa Mayo

  • Angela von Falkenhausen

  • Marion Kiechle

  • Daniel Müller

  • April 9, 2026

  • 0 min

Share

  • 1

    High-frequency colour duplex ultrasound (CDUS) effectively identifies anterior chest wall perforators, reducing uncertainty in flap planning.

  • 2

    A standardized ultrasound protocol and coordinate-based mapping system enhance the correlation between preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings.

  • 3

    CDUS is a radiation-free, cost-effective alternative to computed tomography angiography (CTA) for preoperative perforator mapping.

  • 4

    The study involved 64 women undergoing breast-conserving surgery, all of whom were candidates for perforator flap-based reconstruction.

  • 5

    Standardization of pre- and intraoperative imaging may improve surgical planning and accessibility of chest wall perforator flaps.

Original Source(s)

Utilizing Colour Doppler Ultrasound for the Mapping of Internal and Lateral Anterior Intercostal Artery Perforator Flaps: A Study on the Relationship Between Preoperative Imaging and Intraoperative Observations in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

  • by Georg Schmidt, Theresa Mayo, Angela von Falkenhausen, Marion Kiechle, Daniel Müller

  • April 9, 2026

Related Content

Efficacy and safety of hypofractionated versus conventional radiotherapy in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know

New Mammography Screening Guidance: Clinical Considerations for Risk-Based Care

New guidance from the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends biennial mammography screening for average-risk women ages 50 to 74.

  • by

  • May 26, 2026

  • 5 min