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Editorial
. 2025 Mar 31;14(3):268-271.
doi: 10.21037/gs-2024-524. Epub 2025 Mar 26.

Striving for higher levels of evidence in sensory restoration in DIEP flap breast reconstruction

Anne Huang  1 , Ethan L Mackenzie  1 , Min-Jeong Cho  1
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Editorial

Striving for higher levels of evidence in sensory restoration in DIEP flap breast reconstruction

Anne Huang et al. Gland Surg. .
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Keywords: Flap neurotization; autologous breast reconstruction; breast sensation; flap reinnervation.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://gs.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/gs-2024-524/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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