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Comparative studies and systematic reviews suggest reconstructive reliability comparable to other autologous options, while donor site wound morbidity remains the main area for optimization. In the low-body mass index (BMI) Asian cohort, PAP reconstruction achieved high success, and closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) reduced donor site wound complications. The PAP flap is a versatile alternative when the abdomen is unsuitable, particularly for small-to-moderate volume breast reconstruction. Outcomes are optimized by careful patient selection, perforator mapping, thoughtful flap design, proactive venous outflow planning, and meticulous donor site closure. 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