Experience in breast reconstruction with thoraco-epigastric and advancement flaps.
Experience with 192 breast reconstruction is reported. In patients with a horizontal scar, abdominal skin was advanced to cover the prosthesis. In patients with a vertical or oblique scar (76 cases) a medially based thoraco-epigastric flap was used. Preference was given to round or tear drop gel-filled implants. Two local recurrences were observed and could be treated successfully.
D000005:Abdomen; D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013909:Thorax