Combined TRAM flap with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a large breast post-radiation induced necrosis.
J Surg Case Rep
; 2017(5): rjx079, 2017 May.
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ABSTRACT
Radiation therapy is a critical component of breast cancer management following breast-conserving surgery. Post-radiation sequelae are greater in women with larger breasts, given the need for higher doses and dosing heterogeneity. The goal of breast reconstruction post-mastectomy is to improve the quality of life and add no more health risk. The optimal reconstruction should make the patient feel as natural as possible. Reconstruction of a large-sized breast with aesthetically satisfactory outcome poses a challenge to the breast surgeon. The breast of most Egyptian women is of a large volume with variable degrees of ptosis, thus it is difficult to reconstruct such a large-ptotic breast using an implant. We describe the successful reconstruction of a large-sized breast after radiation-induced necrosis using a combined transverse myocutaneous rectus abdominis flap and latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap reconstruction. The combined use of both flaps offered a more natural breast reconstruction and avoided the use of any implants.
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