Video-assisted subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction
- VernacularTitle:内镜辅助下皮下乳房切除假体植入乳房成形术
- Author:
Linjun FAN
;
Jun JIANG
;
Li CHEN
;
Xianchun CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
video-assisted;
subcutaneous mastectomy;
reconstruction
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(13):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the feasibility and cosmetic results of video-assisted subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Methods Two patients who suffered from breast diseases and need to excise the breasts received a video-assisted total subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction in our center. Results Both patients felt satisfied on the cosmetic result. According to the operative experience of these two patents combined with review, the key point of the operation was summarized as follows. The incisions on the anterior axillary line were small and concealing. External retraction method was used to establish the working space. Video-assisted operation was combined with euthyphoria. Blunt dissection was combined with electrical surgery unit and ultrasound knife to isolate the breast skin flap. After breast glandectomy was completed, silica gel prosthesis was put into the interspace behind ectopectoralis. Pressure dressing for 3 weeks was done to prevent the prosthesis upward displacement. Conclusion The video-assisted subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction is a safe and feasible operation method with the better cosmetic result.
