Application of serratus anterior muscle flap transfer in lateral part deformity of expander to implant breast reconstruction
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2019.05.013
- VernacularTitle:前锯肌瓣联合两步法修复乳房外侧畸形的效果
- Author:
Hehuan LI
1
;
Jiani HE
;
Xiaoying LIU
;
Nu LI
;
Feng JIN
;
Siyuan HAN
Author Information
1. 中国医科大学附属第一医院乳房修复重建外科
- Keywords:
Mammaplasty;
Reconstructive surgical procedures;
Breast reconstruction;
Deformity;
Serratus anterior muscle flap
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2019;25(5):396-398
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the application and clinical significance of serratus anterior muscle flap transfer in correction of lateral part deformity of expander to implant breast reconstruction.Methods Six patients who received expander-to-implant breast reconstruction were enrolled.After silicone implant replacing the tissue expander,all 6 cases represented lateral part deformity of the reconstructed breast.The turn-over serratus anterior muscle flap was used as lateral coverage of the deformed breast.Results Of all patients (6 cases),breast aesthetics were improved with incisions well-healed.There were no complications such as capsular contracture,hematoma,infection or insicional dehiscence.Conclusions Serratus anterior muscle flap can provide sufficient lateral coverage for expander-to-implant breast reconstruction.It is safe,simple and cheap to apply in improving the aesthetics of breast reconstruction.
