Abstract
We present our experience of bilateral total breast reconstruction using a double-sided extended thoracodorsal artery perforator propeller flap in a case series of 10 patients. Reconstruction was successfully achieved in all cases with few complications. The median time for surgery was 275 minutes (200–330), and the average implant size used was 350cm3 (195–650). We demonstrate how the extended thoracodorsal artery perforator propeller flap allows for a swift and reliable direct to implant bilateral total breast reconstruction in a simple setting and is a valuable adjunct to our armamentarium of techniques for single-stage bilateral breast reconstruction.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Article number | e435 |
Journal | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |