Product Description
In this article, the authors review the history, current state, and
future directions related to abdominally based microsurgical breast reconstruction. This article covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative
considerations intended to improve patient outcomes and prevent complications. Evidence-based findings are reported when available to comprehensively review important aspects of these procedures.
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredits ASPS to provide educational activities and material with Category 1 CME credits. As an official CME provider, ASPS must comply with all ACCME standards, as outlined in the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Faculty
Neil Tanna, MD, MBA; Darren L. Sultan, MD; Raquel A. Minasian, MD; Mona Clappier, BA; Nicholas T. Haddock, MD; Minas T. Chrysopoulo, MD; Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD; Joseph M. Serletti, MD; Robert J. Allen, Sr., MD
Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:
Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Chung, MD
Co-Editor: Amy Colwell, MD
Section Editors: John Y.S. Kim, MD
Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Understand the types of abdominally based flaps, their anatomy, and their drawbacks.
- Understand important aspects of the history and physical examination of patients wishing to undergo these procedures.
- Understand the benefits of preoperative planning and its role in avoiding complication.
- Understand the operative steps of the procedures and tips to increase efficiency.
- Understand the postoperative care of these patients and the role of enhanced recovery pathways.
Accreditation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.
Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM: 1.0
Patient Safety Credit: 0.5
Media:Journal Article, video
Release Date: 7/01/2024
Expiration Date: 07/01/2027*
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour
*Course access ends on course expiration date
Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)
The following planners/faculty members/reviewers have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose:
Neil Tanna, MD, MBA; Darren L. Sultan, MD; Raquel A. Minasian, MD; Mona Clappier, BA; Nicholas T. Haddock, MD; Minas T. Chrysopoulo, MD; Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD; Joseph M. Serletti, MD; Robert J. Allen, Sr., MD
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