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We thank the authors for their interesting report on the complications of unilateral versus bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction. This retrospective cohort study was performed to a high standard and authored in accordance with STROBE guidance, 2 Vandenbroucke J.P. Von Elm E. Altman D.G. et al. Annals of internal medicine academia and clinic the strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reporting. Ann Intern Med. 2007; 147: 573-578 Crossref PubMed Scopus (947) Google Scholar so is a welcome addition to the literature. Complications in unilateral versus bilateral deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstructions: A multicentre studyJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 69Issue 9PreviewThe deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is the first choice for autologous breast reconstruction. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to analyse the recipient- and donor-site complications and compare them between unilateral and bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstructions. Full-Text PDF Reply to the Letter to the Editor by Wade et al. “The importance of the Unit of Analysis”. Commentary on: Beugels J et al. Complications in unilateral versus bilateral deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstructions: A multicentre studyJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 69Issue 9PreviewWe read with great interest the comments by Wade et al. regarding our recently published study on the complications in unilateral versus bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstructions.1 We appreciate the critical analysis of our results and the intention to show the importance of the unit of analysis. However, we feel that it is necessary to discuss some issues raised in their letter.2 Full-Text PDF
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