ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the surgical method and therapeutic effects of immediate breast reconstruction with extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap after nipple-sparing mastectomy.Methods From January 2008 to July 2014,61 patients with breast cancer were given immediate breast reconstruction with extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap after nipple-sparing mastectomy.Results All of the 61 patients obtained successful breast reconstruction without flap necrosis and serious complications.Followed-up from 12 to 78 months,all patients were no local recurrence,but distant metastasis was occurred in 4 cases and death in 1 case.The morphology of reconstructed breast was excellent in 93.4 ％ (57/61) cases.Conclusion Immediate breast reconstruction with extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap after nipplesparing mastectomy is safe,easy to master and has few serious complications.The reconstructed breast has a natural and beautiful appearance and improves the quality of life.It does not affect postoperative adjuvant therapy.Most Chinese patients can obtain breast reconstruction without implant.This method is worth to spread.