Modified radical mastectomy-stage Ⅰ expansion of latissimus dorsi muscle flap breast reconstruction
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌改良根治术Ⅰ期扩大背阔肌肌皮瓣乳房再造
- Author:
Dongming CHU
;
Ye WANG
;
Zhenghong WEI
;
Liju YAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
breast cancer;
operation method;
breast reconstruction;
latissimus dorsi muscle flap
- From:
China Oncology
1998;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Background and purpose:Physical and psychological trauma has been a challenge for both clinician and patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy,and now more and more patients have begun to accept breast reconstruction,especially Ⅰ stage reconstruction after surgery.The aim of our study was to investigate a breast reconstruction procedure that can not only achieve radical tumor excision but also retain the aesthetic appearance of breast.Methods:15 patients from January 2006 to April 2007 were enrolled with early stage breast cancer have received surgical treatment with conservation of breast skin,breast tissue excision and axillary lymph nodes;latissimus dorsi muscle flap has been used for breast reconstruction.Results:The results of the 15 cases:excellent in 11 cases(83.3%),good in four cases(16.7%).Conclusions:Immediate breast reconstruction after radical mastectomy with conservation of skin has shown good results in terms of aesthetic appearance of breast,this procedure has been proved to be a safe and feasible method of treatment for the patients with early stage breast cancer.
