The SAEORA Flap for Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction: A Novel Flap Design without the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The gold standard for implant-based breast reconstruction uses acellular dermal matrices (ADMs). They provide improved inferolateral pole coverage, reduced capsular contracture rates, and increased primary expander fill volumes. However, ADMs are costly and have been associated with increased rates of postoperative infection, seroma, hematoma, implant malposition, and mastectomy flap necrosis (MFN). This study describes a novel autologous flap without the need of ADM, the serratus anterior external oblique rectus abdominis (SAEORA) flap, as an alternative in prosthetic-based breast reconstruction.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted on all patients who underwent SAEORA flap breast reconstruction by a single surgeon between January 1, 2013 and May 31, 2020

SUBMITTER: Sachal SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11191962 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature