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A previous abdominal scar is generally considered as a challenge for breast reconstruction using abdominal flaps.

Since it may interfere with the perfusion of abdominal tissue and weaken the abdominal fascia, many plastic surgeons are concerned about the theoretical risk of postoperative complications.

This study aims to assess the effects of previous scar on complications in abdominal flap–based breast reconstruction.

This systematic review of the literature was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline using MEDLINE, Ovid, and Cochrane databases in March 2020.

All studies comparing the complication rates between patients with previous abdominal scars and control group without a scar were included. However, articles such as case series fewer than 10 patients, letters and animal studies were excluded.