Omental transposition flap and split skin graft for locally advanced breast carcinoma.
Locally advanced or recurrent carcinoma of the breast poses difficult management problems. These fungating and discharging tumours severely impair the quality of life in these unfortunate patients. We report two cases successfully treated with omental transposition flaps and split skin grafts. The operation is described in detail and the results discussed. This technique was found to be safe, effective and rewarding.
Lee
S H
SH
Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Cheah
D S
DS
Krishnan
M M
MM
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery*; D011788:Quality of Life; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*