The Breast-Pectoralis Flap: A New Advance in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Preliminary Report on 20 Cases.

BACKGROUND

In the past, several publications have described breast reconstruction techniques using the contralateral breast; however, interest has diminished because of technical difficulty, scarring, and poor aesthetic results.

OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to present a new breast reconstruction technique that uses a combination of the breast-pectoralis flap and abdominal advancement flap.

METHODS

This retrospective study analyzed the results and complications of 20 consecutive breast reconstructions with the breast-pectoralis flap technique.

RESULTS

The authors present a series of 20 breast reconstructions using the breast-pectoralis flap. Delayed breast reconstruction was performed in 13 (65%) cases, breast reconstruction in 5 (25%) patients with Poland syndrome, sequela correction after a chest wall sarcoma in 1 (5%), and sequela correction after breast cystic lymphangioma resection in 1 (5%). One complication required surgical reintervention without long-term consequences. The outcomes were considered very good in 50% of the cases, good in 45%, and fair in 5%.

CONCLUSIONS

Breast-pectoralis flap associated with the abdominal advancement flap is an interesting advance in breast reconstruction. After the evaluation of the presented cases, we are considering widening the indications of this technique in our current practice.

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