The transverse upper gracilis flap for autologous breast reconstruction: patient satisfaction outcomes from a single centre experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transverse upper gracilis (TUG) flap procedure is an alternative procedure for autologous breast reconstruction, that is indicated in patients with a low body mass index (BMI) and small to moderate sized breasts. We investigated patient satisfaction of all TUG flap breast reconstructions at Royal Free Hospital.

Methods

A retrospective review of all patients who had undergone a TUG flap procedure was performed using Electronic Patient Records between October 2010 and October 2021 in Royal Free Hospital. We collected patient demographic data and surveyed our cohort by telephone, investigating patient satisfaction with a 31-item questionnaire.

Results

From 2010 to 2021, 57 TUG procedures for autologous breast reconstruction were carried out on 36 patients.

SUBMITTER: Gnanalingham S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10660174 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature