Nipple-areola complex preseving modified radical mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi fat flap for early breast cancer

VernacularTitle:保留乳头乳晕复合体的乳腺癌改良根治术:Ⅰ期背阔肌脂肪瓣乳房重建
Author: Lei LI ; Shengying WANG ; Zhengzhi ZHU ; Nianqing ZHANG ; Jun DU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Breast cancer; Nipple-areola complex; Modified radical mastectomy; Latissimus dorsi fat flap; Breast reconstruction
From: Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2012;06(2):91-93
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo discuss the benefits of nipple-areola complex(NAC) preseving radical modified mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with latissimus dorsi fat flap for early breast cancer. MethodsFrom Jan 2006 to Dec 2008, 16 patients underwent NAC preseving modified radical mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi fat flap.ResultsAll patients recovered smoothly.No fat flap or back skin necrosis happened.The reconstructed breasts had good apperance with 93.8％ satisfaction rate.During the follow-up of 44 months (ranging from 36 to 60 months), all patients were disease-free.ConclusionsThe operation of NAC preseving modified radical mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with latissimus dorsi fat flap is safe and effective.It can improve the life quality of patients by satisfing the needs of both beauty and tumor resection.