[Free deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap techniques for the immediate post modified radial mastectomy reconstruction]

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2008 Apr 15;88(15):1069-70.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the feasibility and method of immediate breast reconstruction right after modified radical mastectomy in early breast carcinoma patients.

Methods: Deep inferior epigastric artery perforation flaps were immediately applied on patients to reconstruct the breast after the skin-sparing mastectomy. The breasts were shaped after the deep inferior epigastric artery and vein were anastomosed to the thoracodorsal artery and vein.

Results: In 10 cases of breast reconstruction by DIEP flaps since 2005, there were completely survival in 8 flaps, distal skin necrosis in 1 flap, adiponecrosis in 1 flap. With the follow-up of 9-28 months, the reconstructed breasts were well-shaped and there were no abdominal complication in dnor sites. Ninety percent patients were satisfied with the results from the good to the best level.

Conclusion: Most patients were satisfied with the results of mastectomy reconstruction.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Epigastric Arteries / transplantation
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Mastectomy, Modified Radical / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction / statistics & numerical data
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Treatment Outcome