Comparative Outcomes of Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap and Breast Implants in Breast Reconstruction Postmastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · 2026 · PMC13300605 · PMID 42367714

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One study reported a significant difference (MD: 25; 95% CI: 18.16–31.83; P = 0.0001), 27 , 30 and another found a moderately significant benefit (MD: 10.2; 95% CI: 5.91–14.48; P = 0.0001). 27 , 30 Two studies showed no significant differences ( P = 0.1622 and P = 0.2223, respectively). 26 , 36 Physical Well-being of the Chest The results were heterogeneous.

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