Application of latissimus dorsi-myocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction.
- Author:
Jian YIN
1
;
Xue-hui ZANG
;
Chun-hua XIAO
;
Lian-sheng NING
;
Ming-yue HAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Female; Humans; Mammaplasty; methods; Middle Aged; Muscle, Skeletal; transplantation; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2007;23(6):499-501
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the design, procedures and effect of latissimus dorsi-myocutaneous flap (LDMF) for breast reconstruction.
METHODSFrom May, 2005 to April, 2006, 18 consecutive patients underwent breast reconstruction with LDMF. Combined breast implants were also inserted in 8 of the 18 cases. The procedure duration, complication and aesthetic results were assessed.
RESULTSThe mean procedure duration was 147 minutes. There was no flap loss and no severe complications. The reconstructed breast was a little over high in one patient. All the other 17 patients (94.4%) were very satisfied with the aesthetic result.
CONCLUSIONSLDMF or a combination of LDMF with breast implants is a reliable method for breast reconstruction with low complication. The procedure is easily performed with good aesthetic result.
