Comparisons of complications between extended latissimus dorsi flap and latissimus dorsi flap in total breast reconstruction: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is one of the most popular techniques in breast reconstruction. Although numerous studies have not shown functional impairment of the shoulder after surgery, other studies have reported significant functional impairment, especially after extended LD flap reconstruction. The present study compared functional deficit and shoulder movement between extended LD and LD flap reconstruction.

Materials and methods

Between December 2015 and May 2018, this study enrolled 31 patients undergoing LD flap reconstruction. Data on patient demographics, operative details, morbidities, and degree of shoulder movement were collected. Outcomes were compared between the extended LD and LD flap groups.

Results

Twenty-one women and 10 women underwent

SUBMITTER: Chirappapha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7338865 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature