[Application of latissimus dorsi-myocutaneous flap in breast reconstruction].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the design, procedures and effect of latissimus dorsi-myocutaneous flap (LDMF) for breast reconstruction.


METHODS
From May, 2005 to April, 2006, 18 consecutive patients underwent breast reconstruction with LDMF. Combined breast implants were also inserted in 8 of the 18 cases. The procedure duration, complication and aesthetic results were assessed.


RESULTS
The mean procedure duration was 147 minutes. There was no flap loss and no severe complications. The reconstructed breast was a little over high in one patient. All the other 17 patients (94.4%) were very satisfied with the aesthetic result.


CONCLUSIONS
LDMF or a combination of LDMF with breast implants is a reliable method for breast reconstruction with low complication. The procedure is easily performed with good aesthetic result.
Yin
Jian
J
Breast Department, Cancer Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300060, China.
Zang
Xue-hui
XH
Xiao
Chun-hua
CH
Ning
Lian-sheng
LS
Han
Ming-yue
MY
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps