Immediate reconstruction after complete skin-sparing mastectomy with autologous tissue Journal Article
| Authors: | Hidalgo, D. A.; Borgen, P. I.; Petrek, J. A.; Heerdt, A. H.; Cody, H. S.; Disa, J. J. |
| Article Title: | Immediate reconstruction after complete skin-sparing mastectomy with autologous tissue |
| Abstract: | Background: Immediate breast reconstruction with autologous tissue can re-create a breast mound that closely resembles the native breast in shape and consistency Results are limited by scarring and color differences between flap and native breast skin. This study reviews all patients undergoing complete skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate autologous tissue reconstruction over the past 4 years. Study Design: Twenty-eight patients with a mean age of 43 years (range, 32-53 years) were retrospectively reviewed. Requirements for the complete skin-sparing approach included a favorable biopsy scar location, adequate areolar diameter, and suitable donor site for autologous tissue reconstruction. Ninety-two percent of patients were reconstructed with a transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap. Results: There were no instances of flap loss or local recurrence during the followup period (mean, 27 months; range, 14-48 months). Complications at the reconstruction site were minor and limited to cellulitis, periareolar skin loss, and the need for repeat skin excision because of a very close pathologic margin. Donor site complications were seen in five patients. Aesthetic results were judged as excellent or good in 75% of patients. Conclusions: Complete skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate autologous tissue reconstruction has enhanced immediate breast reconstruction by reducing scar burden and eliminating color differences without an increased incidence of local recurrence. This procedure is limited by appropriate patient selection and technical expertise in performing the mastectomy. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; middle aged; surgical technique; retrospective studies; surgical flaps; skin defect; mastectomy; breast neoplasms; breast reconstruction; mammaplasty; biopsy; esthetics; myocutaneous flap; cellulitis; autotransplantation; tissue transplantation; humans; human; female; priority journal; article |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the American College of Surgeons |
| Volume: | 187 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1072-7515 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1998-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 17 |
| End Page: | 21 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s1072-7515(98)00131-8 |
| PUBMED: | 9660020 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 12 December 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
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