Impact of Regional Referral Centers for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: The New England Perforator Flap Program Experience

BACKGROUND: Development of new, microsurgical techniques for breast reconstruction has led to more natural and durable reconstruction while minimizing morbidity. Despite these advances, institutions are slow to integrate subspecialized programs because of the additional resources required. In February 2004, our institution developed a microsurgery program for perforator flap breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study is to analyze the …