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Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction after Reconstruction Using an Extended Cutaneous Thoracoabdominal Flap: A Case Report
- Source :
- Journal of Breast Cancer
- Publication Year :
- 2013
- Publisher :
- Korean Breast Cancer Society, 2013.
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Abstract
- Many flaps have been described and are being used in the reconstruction of extensive tissue defects in the thoracic wall. The extended cutaneous thoracoabdominal flap, described in 2006, is an excellent option for chest wall reconstruction in patients with advanced breast cancer, being associated with a low morbidity rate and good functional results. The main disadvantage of this technique is the poor cosmetic outcome and the complete absence of a breast crease. We present the first case of a two-stage heterologous breast reconstruction after reconstruction using an extended cutaneous thoracoabdominal flap.
- Subjects :
- Cancer Research
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry
Advanced breast
medicine.medical_treatment
Mammaplasty
Case Report
medicine.disease
Surgery
Chest wall reconstruction
Expander/implant reconstruction
medicine.anatomical_structure
Breast cancer
Oncology
Extended thoracoabdominal flap
Neoplasms
Medicine
In patient
Implant
business
Breast reconstruction
Thoracic wall
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20929900 and 17386756
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Breast Cancer
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....b18534df7c9f5c9023210adc733fd721