Bilateral free flap breast reconstruction.
Bilateral mastectomies are relatively frequent. Free flaps from the abdomen, buttock, and lateral thigh can be used for simultaneous or staged reconstructions. The more extensive surgery is well rewarded by the permanent and gratifying results achieved. For patients unsuitable for implants or who have had failed implant reconstructions, such autologous tissue reconstructions are important alternatives.
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Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles.
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*