Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap combined with implant

VernacularTitle:背阔肌肌皮瓣联合假体乳房再造术的疗效
Author: Fazhi QI ¹ ; Zihao FENG ; Yong ZHANG ; Nanhang LU ; Ming ZHU
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1. 复旦大学附属中山医院整形外科
Keywords: Latissimus dorsi flap; Breast reconstruction; Implant; Axillary contour deformity
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2018;24(1):16-18
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To introduce our experience about the breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi (LD) flap combined with breast implant.The details of the operative method were prescribed.Methods During the LD mycutaneous breast reconstruction,the insertion of LD was cut off and rotated to fulfil ipsilateral axillary fossa.The breast reconstruction was performed using LD and breast implant.Results 237 cases of breast reconstruction were performed from 1998 to 2017.The axillary contour deformity was successfully restored.The results were satisfied and stable during the follow-up.Conclusions Using proximal LD flap to repair axillary fossa deformity is a safe,effective and easy operating method in LD and implant flap breast reconstruction.