Using the split Latram for better breast projection in breast reconstruction.
Over the years, although methods of breast reconstruction have improved, the ability to build a symmetrical projecting breast has not. When stacked Meme implants were used, better projection was obtained. Folding the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps allows for good projection; however, the breast is then quite wide and large. For smaller breast women with projection and some larger breasted women as well, splitting and stacked flaps give a much better result. We now do this procedure with simultaneous Latram and mastectomy surgery in fewer than 3 hours.
Neumann
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Department of Plastic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, USA.
Cooper
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Chang
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DeRisi
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Conte
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors