Efficacy of breast reconstruction in elderly women (>60 years) using deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps: A comparative study.

Background: The indications for microsurgical breast reconstruction remain debated, particularly concerning the safety of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps in elderly women. Free tissue transfer still carries a risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. We conducted this comparative study to clarify this issue.