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While the DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap has become the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction due to its favourable tissue characteristics and preserved abdominal wall function, a constant attempt is done to improve the outcome of the donor site. Even if just a small detail, the umbilicus has a big impact on the overall aesthetic outcome of the donor site. As an already established technique in abdominoplasties, we introduced the neo-umbilicus as the standard procedure for DIEP donor site closure. The aim of this study was to assess the aesthetic outcome of this neo-umbilicoplasty technique in DIEP-flaps. This is a single-center cohort study. A total of 30 consecutive breast cancer patients were treated during a period of 9 months with a mastectomy and an immediate reconstruction with a DIEP-flap. In all patients, the reconstruction of the umbilicus was done by an immediate neo-umbilicoplasty technique, consisting of a cylindrical fat resection at the new loco typico and fixation of the dermis directly to the rectus fascia. All patients were photographed in a standardised setting. Subjective patient satisfaction was assessed with a survey consisting of three questions and aesthetic outcome was evaluated by an independent professional panel consisting of three plastic surgeons. The results were compared to a previous cohort of conventional umbilicoplasties in DIEP-flap patients. Twenty-six patients participated in the follow-up study. There were no wound complications associated with the neo-umbilicus. Questionnaire results demonstrated high but not statistically significant different patient satisfaction. The panel scores were statistically significant (p < 0.05) better for the neo-umbilicus reconstructions. The aesthetic outcome was rated higher in patients with a higher BMI compared to those in patients with a low BMI. The creation of a neo-umbilicus at the donor site after DIEP-flap breast reconstruction is a quick and safe technique and leads to a superior aesthetic donor site result.
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