title: Breast reconstruction after a radical mastectomy.
abstract: Breast reconstruction after a radical mastectomy remains a complex problem. We describe the use of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, a transverse abdominal flap, or a pedicled flap of the greater omentum to obtain satisfactory cover for the implant and enable us to correct the deformity in one operation.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones