Summary
This article presents our experience in delayed breast reconstruction, using a combination
of latissimus dorsi muscle flap (LDMF) and tissue expander with embodiment injection
site, in a two-stage approach. A consecutive sample of 50 patients was studied. The
average length of follow up was 4 years (range 12–72 months). In all patients the
above two-stage approach was performed. The results are encouraging. Using LDMF and
tissue expansion for delayed breast reconstruction has proven to be useful. This approach
provides sufficient muscular coverage of the implant. The level of patient satisfaction
is high. Major complications are rare. The minor complications are represented mainly
by the dorsal seroma. The technique with LDMF has been improved substantially during
the past few years. In our experience, it provides the plastic surgeon with an excellent,
safe and consistently successful method for delayed breast reconstruction.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 02, 2007
Accepted:
November 27,
2006
Received:
April 28,
2006
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© 2006 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
