Application of moving reticulation flap to repair skin defect during/after breast cancer operation
- VernacularTitle:网状推进皮瓣修复乳腺癌术中、术后皮肤缺损的探讨
- Author:
Huimin LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Reticulation;
Moving flap;
Breast cancer;
Repair;
Skin defect
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2006;0(17):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore a safe and simple method to repair the skin defect during/after breast cancer operation. Methods Making the moving reticulation flap on two sides of the defect surface. Results The flap in 19 cases all recovered. Meshes had effect on drainage and reduced the number of drainage tube. The cuts on the reticulation flap, which were 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm and 2.0 cm long, were healing with new tissue after 9, 12 and 16 days. If the mesh was larger, the dilating area of flap would be larger and the healing time would prolong. After the operation, the flap was elastic. Patients′ skin on the chest didn′t feel tight and also chemotherapy would not be affected. Conclusion Moving reticulation flap to repair the defect skin during/after the breast cancer operation is an effective method, which can avoid the grafting skin operation and fits various defect sizes.
