Modern breast reconstruction with endoscopically assisted latissimus dorsi flap harvesting

Skin- and nipple-sparing mastectomies made immediate breast reconstruction possible on a systemic level within breast cancer surgery. Mass reconstruction needs brought by the most common malignancy in women can only be met by the use of implant-based techniques, providing excellent cosmetic results and high patient satisfaction. For these postmastectomy reconstructions the replacement of the skin is no longer a challenge, but the well vascularized, good quality soft tissue coverage of the implant. Oncoplastic breast surgery today is able to conduct oncologically radical complete removal of the glandular tissue through an incision of 6-10 cm made in the armpit, with the nearly scarless retention of the natural skin envelope of the breast, and in the same time adequate axillary staging (sentinel node biopsy/axillary lymphadenectomy) is performed, then using the same incision, the implementation of one-step or multi-step breast reconstruction is possible. During these complex interventions, the latissimus dorsi flap formed by endoscopic technique (leaving no scar on the back), rotated to the anterior chest wall can be used for total autologous reconstruction of low-volume breasts as complete coverage of implants placed under the spared skin-envelope or for revitalization of thin or radiation damaged breast skin. This paper presents 4 cases of breast reconstruction with endoscopically assisted latissimus dorsi muscle flap, and the authors demonstrate the surgical technique in detail and conduct a literature review, for the first time in Hungarian. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(3), 106–113.

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Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Breast Reconstruction

Cancer Control ◽

10.1177/1073274817744638 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 107327481774463 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Rachita Sood ◽

Jeena M. Easow ◽

Geoffrey Konopka ◽

Zubin J. Panthaki

Keyword(s):

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi ◽

Perforator Flap ◽

Radical Mastectomy ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽

Breast Cancer Surgery ◽

Soft Tissue Coverage ◽

Autologous Reconstruction ◽

Immediate Reconstruction ◽

Form And Function

Background: Surgeons employ the latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) for reconstruction of a large variety of breast cancer surgery defects, including quadrantectomy, lumpectomy, modified radical mastectomy, and others. The LDF may be used in delayed or immediate reconstruction, in combination with tissue expanders for a staged reconstruction, with implant-based immediate reconstruction, or alone as an autogenous flap. Methods: The authors discuss the historical uses and more recent developments in the LDF. More recent advancements, including the “scarless” approach and augmentation with the thoracodorsal artery perforator flap, are discussed. Results: The LDF is a reliable means for soft tissue coverage providing form and function during breast reconstruction with acceptable perioperative and long-term morbidities. Conclusions: When there is a paucity of tissue, the LDF can provide tissue volume in autologous reconstruction, as well as a reliable vascular pedicle for implant-based reconstruction as in the setting of irradiated tissue.

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Obesity and the Latissimus Dorsi Flap: A Radiologic Study

Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1177/22925503211031927 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 229255032110319

Author(s):

Joshua H. Choo ◽

Bradley J. Vivace ◽

Luke T. Meredith ◽

Swapnil Kachare ◽

Thomas J. Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽

Class I ◽

Autologous Reconstruction ◽

Complication Rates ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Weight Category ◽

Flap Thickness

Introduction: The increasing prevalence of obesity in patients with breast cancer has prompted a reappraisal of the role of the latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) in breast reconstruction. Although the reliability of this flap in obese patients is well-documented, it is unclear whether sufficient volume can be achieved through a purely autologous reconstruction (eg, extended harvest of the subfascial fat layer). Additionally, the traditional combined autologous and prosthetic approach (LDF + expander/implant) is subject to increased implant-related complication rates related to flap thickness in obese patients. The purpose of this study is to provide data on the thicknesses of the various components of the latissimus flap and discuss the implications for breast reconstruction in patients with increasing body mass index (BMI). Methods: Measurements of back thickness in the usual donor site area of an LDF were obtained in 518 patients undergoing prone computed tomography–guided lung biopsies. Thicknesses of the soft tissue overall and of individual layers (e.g., muscle, subfascial fat) were obtained. Patient, demographics including age, gender, and BMI were obtained. Results: A range of BMI from 15.7 to 65.7 was observed. In females, total back thickness (skin, fat, muscle) ranged from 0.6 to 9.4 cm. Every 1-point increase in BMI resulted in an increase of flap thickness by 1.11 mm (adjusted R 2 of 0.682, P < .001) and an increase in the thickness of the subfascial fat layer by 0.513 mm (adjusted R 2 of 0.553, P < .001). Mean total thicknesses for each weight category were 1.0, 1.7, 2.4, 3.0, 3.6, and 4.5 cm in underweight, normal weight, overweight, and class I, II, III obese individuals, respectively. The average contribution of the subfascial fat layer to flap thickness was 8.2 mm (32%) overall and 3.4 mm (21%), 6.7 mm (29%), 9.0 mm (30%), 11.1 mm (32%), and 15.6 mm (35%) in normal weight, overweight, class I, II, III obese individuals, respectively. Conclusion: The above findings demonstrate that the thickness of the LDF overall and of the subfascial layer closely correlated with BMI. The contribution of the subfascial layer to overall flap thickness tends to increase as a percentage of overall flap thickness with increasing BMI, which is favourable for extended LDF harvests. Because this layer cannot be separated from overall thickness on examination, these results are useful in estimating the amount of additional volume obtained from an extended latissimus harvest technique.

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Effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on women undergoing breast cancer surgery and immediate breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap and silicone implants

European Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1007/s00238-016-1263-x ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 299-308

Author(s):

Gabriel Salum D’Alessandro ◽

Alejandro Povedano ◽

Lauren Klas Iurk Leme dos Santos ◽

Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz ◽

Rolf Gemperli ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy ◽

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi ◽

Immediate Breast Reconstruction ◽

Cancer Surgery ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽

Breast Cancer Surgery ◽

Silicone Implants

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Avaliação da morbidade da área doadora do retalho de Grande Dorsal

ARCHIVES OF HEALTH INVESTIGATION ◽

10.21270/archi.v9i2.4950 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Thiago Pereira de Santana ◽

Felipe de Souza Serenza ◽

Fernanda Ruiz de Andrade ◽

Luis Guilherme Rosifini Alves Rezende ◽

Amanda Favaro Cagnolati ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi ◽

Donor Site ◽

Muscle Flap ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Muscle ◽

Seroma Formation ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap ◽

Dorsi Muscle

Introdução: As falhas de cobertura nas extremidades são um grande desafio terapêutico. Dentre as várias opções disponíveis para manejo da cobertura encontra-se o retalho livre do Músculo Grande Dorsal, devido sua grande versatilidade e características anatômicas do pedículo. Objetivo: avaliação da morbidade da área doadora do retalho livre de grande dorsal. Métodos: 7 pacientes avaliados em relação a morbidade da área doadora, seja pelo componente estético, álgico e funcional (amplitude de movimento residual). Resultados: 71,4% dos pacientes repetiriam o mesmo procedimento cirúrgico se necessário. 85,7% indicariam o mesmo procedimento para outros pacientes. Discussão: Devido baixa morbidade da área doadora, o retalho livre de grande dorsal encontra-se uma excelente opção na literatura. Nossos dados corroboram com os resultados apresentados em outros estudos, porém com algumas variações na amplitude de movimento mensurada nos pacientes. Conclusões: Devido grande versatilidade e baixa morbidade na área doadora, o retalho livre de Grande Dorsal é uma excelente opção para falhas de cobertura.Descritores: Retalhos Cirúrgicos; Microcirurgia; Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Reconstrutivos.ReferênciasPederson WC. Nonmicrosurgical coverage of the upper extremity. In: Green´s Operative Hand Surgery. Wolfe SW, Hotchkiss RN, Pederson WC et al. (Org.). 7. Ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2017. cap. 44, p. 1528-1573. v. 2.Jobe MT. Microcirurgia. In: Cirurgia Ortopédica de Campbell. Canale ST (Org.). 10. ed. [S.l.]: São Paulo: Manole, 2006. cap. 60, p. 3287-3371. v. 4.Spear SL, Hess CL. A review of the biomechanical and functional changes in the shoulder following transfer of the latissimus dorsi muscles. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005;115(7):2070-73.Paolini G, Amoroso M, Pugliese P, Longo B, Santanelli F. Functional sequelae following bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap: medium-term follow-up. 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Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015;39(3):399-409.Llewellyn-Bennett R, Greenwood R, Benson JR, English R, Turner J, Rayter Z et al. Randomized clinical trial on the effect of fibrin sealant on latissimus dorsi donor-site seroma formation after breast reconstruction. Br J Surg. 2012; 99(10):1381-1388.Cheng HT, Hsu YC, Wu CI. Quilting sutures, fibrin tissue adhesive or both in reducing the incidence of seroma in the latissimus dorsi flap donor site? An evidence-based analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014;67(6):881-82.Lee J, Bae Y, Jung JH, Kim WW, Hwang SO, Kwon TJ et al. Effects of Quilting Suture Interval on Donor Site Seromas After Breast Reconstruction With Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap: A Randomized Trial. Clin Breast Cancer. 2016;16(6):e159-64.Watanabe K, Morihisa Y, Gotanda K, Kiyokawa K. A case of a chronic expanding hematoma that developed in a latissimus dorsi muscle flap donor site. 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A Retrospective Study of Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Frontiers in Oncology ◽

10.3389/fonc.2021.598604 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Hongmei Zheng ◽

Guodong Zhu ◽

Qing Guan ◽

Wei Fan ◽

Xiang Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi ◽

Muscle Flap ◽

Immediate Breast Reconstruction ◽

Cosmetic Outcome ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Nipple Sparing Mastectomy ◽

Nipple Sparing

BackgroundThere are many different methods used for immediate breast reconstruction, but the advantages and disadvantages between distinct methods are not reported and compared directly.MethodsWe collected the data of patients who underwent breast reconstruction from 2010 to 2015 and classified a total of 103 patients into three groups: i) skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy with implant and partial latissimus dorsi flap (MIPLD); ii) skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy with the whole latissimus dorsi flap (MWLD); and iii) breast-conserving surgery and partial latissimus dorsi flap (BCSPLD). The outcome, safety, and cosmetic outcome of the latissimus dorsi muscle flap with or without implant were reported and compared.ResultsThe procedures were successful in all cases. None of the patients had severe complications. The 5-year distant metastasis-free survival is 94.2%. All the patients exhibited good arm and back function. Based on the evaluation of the BREAST-Q score, the cosmetic outcome of Satisfaction with Breasts was excellent or good in 97.8% of the cases.ConclusionsMIPLD, MWLD, and BCSPLD stand for three distinct methods for immediate breast reconstruction with good outcome and aesthetic effect. They were safe, were easy to perform, and provided quick recovery and good quality of life. Therefore, these three breast reconstructive methods are worthy of widespread use in clinical practice and provide different ways to reconstruct the breast according to the patients’ conditions and preferences.

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Post mastectomy breast reconstruction with autologous latissimus dorsi flap: a study of 30 cases

International Surgery Journal ◽

10.18203/2349-2902.isj20201548 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 1412

Author(s):

Shipra Singla ◽

Vikas Kakkar ◽

Rana Ranjit Singh

Keyword(s):

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Radical Mastectomy ◽

Immediate Breast Reconstruction ◽

Latissimus Dorsi Flap ◽

Soft Tissue Coverage ◽

Flap Necrosis ◽

Form And Function

Background: There is a growing demand for breast reconstruction and among the plethora of breast reconstruction techniques, the latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is a versatile, reliable means for soft tissue coverage, providing form and function with acceptable perioperative and long-term morbidities for a variety of breast defects. The aim of this study was to find out the advantages of immediate breast reconstruction in terms of postoperative morbidity and patient satisfaction with respect to her expectations.Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of General Surgery at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Vallah, Sri Amritsar. Thirty female patients who had undergone immediate breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap after modified radical mastectomy attending surgery department from November 2017 to September 2019 were taken. The follow up was done to find out post-operative complications and a statistical scoring was done according to rating scale of quality of life.Results: Most common complication after breast reconstruction with LD flap was found to be seroma formation (50%) followed by wound infection and flap necrosis 25% each while flap necrosis >20% was not found in any case. For emotional feeling regarding health, social activities, overall health and quality of life; there was significant improvement after surgery.Conclusions: It can be concluded that immediate breast reconstruction with autologous latissimus dorsi flap is the treatment of choice following mastectomy in cases of breast carcinoma, whenever possible.

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