DIEP flap reconstruction as salvage option for Poland syndrome breast hypoplasia.

DIEP flap reconstruction as salvage option for Poland syndrome breast hypoplasia.: Poland syndrome is a congenital abnormality mostly associated with unilateral hypoplasia of the sternocostal head of pectoralis major, rib cage and upper limb abnormalities. It may include absent or hypoplastic breast can which have a significant psychological impact in female patients who often experience body image disorders. Mild cases can be improved with lipo-modelling, but traditional reconstruction options include Latissimus dorsi (LD) flap reconstruction with or without implant or a Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle flap1.