Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap combined with implant / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To introduce our experience about the breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi (LD) flap combined with breast implant.The details of the operative method were prescribed.Methods During the LD mycutaneous breast reconstruction,the insertion of LD was cut off and rotated to fulfil ipsilateral axillary fossa.The breast reconstruction was performed using LD and breast implant.Results 237 cases of breast reconstruction were performed from 1998 to 2017.The axillary contour deformity was successfully restored.The results were satisfied and stable during the follow-up.Conclusions Using proximal LD flap to repair axillary fossa deformity is a safe,effective and easy operating method in LD and implant flap breast reconstruction.