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  • Title: Breast Reconstruction using the Anterior Approach Scarless Latissimus Dorsi Muscular flap: A Single Center Retrospective Study.
    Author: Loreti A, Bruno E, Abate O, Arelli F, Spallone D, La Pinta M, Matropietro T, Ponti E, Broglia L, Costarelli L, Scavina P, Ribuffo D, Fortunato L.
    Journal: JPRAS Open; 2024 Jun; 40():194-205. PubMed ID: 38601882.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Scarless latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is a breast reconstruction technique, which allow to cover the lower pole of implant with a large portion of the LD muscle without skin paddle; it represents a surgical solution that transpose vascularized tissue avoiding the failure of breast reconstruction, following necrosis of mastectomy skin flaps. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective review of patients undergoing immediate or delayed breast reconstruction using scarless LD flap reconstructions was performed. Clinical data obtained from follow-up visits were recorded. To evaluate breast shape contentment and patient satisfaction, the patients were requested to answer the Breast-Q, version 2.0 reduction module postoperative scales questionnaire at the 12-month follow-up. RESULTS: We performed 19 scarless LD flap reconstructions between September 2019 and June 2022. The surgical time in average (considering minutes ± SD) was 130 (±15) minutes. The aesthetic assessment was good/excellent in 83% of patients. This was statistically significant (P=0.0). CONCLUSIONS: The scarless LD flap reconstruction is a valid and reliable solution, which has the advantage to reduce the risk of exposed prosthesis if native skin necrosis occurs.
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