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INTRODUCTION: With 60,000 cases per year, breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer in France, and a quarter of these cases require mastectomy. Following the surgery, breast reconstruction can be indicated. Two of the available techniques are breast implants (BIs) and muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi (MSLD). The aim of this study was to compare postoperative complications of each approach and thus help the surgeon and the patient in making an informed decision before surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive, retrospective and single-centre study was conducted in the Croix Rousse hospital in Lyon (France) between 1 July 2018 and 1 July 2023. It included women aged ≥18 years who underwent mastectomy followed by (immediate or delayed) breast reconstruction with MSLD or BI. Complications were recorded and evaluated using the Clavien-Dindo classification. RESULTS: Over the course of the study, 92 patients were managed with MSLD reconstruction and 63 patients with BI. We observed a complication rate of 62% in the BI group and 39% in the MSLD group (odds ratio [OR]=0.16; p < 0.005). Body mass index (BMI) significantly impacted this rate (OR=1.11; p = 0.01), whereas smoking status and diabetes did not. No complication occurred more predominantly than others. A second surgery was required more often in the BI group (p < 0.005). There were no severe complications (>Grade 4). CONCLUSION: MSLD predicted fewer complications and was associated with a shorter hospital stay compared with implants, suggesting that it may be a preferable option for breast reconstruction.
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Our experience in breast reconstruction confirms the significant importance of reconstructing the inframammary fold in achieving overall aesthetic satisfaction. We describe our technique for primary fixation of the inframammary fold in breast reconstruction using a thoracoabdominal advancement flap. This technique is suitable for patients with a vertical skin laxity of at least 5cm in the future inframammary fold. Prior to the procedure, it requires preparation through physiotherapy, the use of adhesive external breast prosthesis, and skin expansion using an inflatable prosthesis in extreme cases. The surgical approach follows the existing mastectomy scar. After subfascial dissection of the thoracoabdominal advancement flap, the surgeon proceeds to create two separate rows of sutures. The first row mimics the deep attachment of the inframammary fold, fixing the superficial fascia of the flap to the rib periosteum. The second row mimics the superficial attachment of the inframammary fold, fixing the dermis of the flap to the rib periosteum. The main advantage of this technique is its applicability to all breast reconstruction programs.
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Neoplasias da Mama , Mamoplastia , Humanos , Feminino , Mastectomia , Neoplasias da Mama/cirurgia , Mama , Mamoplastia/métodos , Retalhos CirúrgicosRESUMO
Mucormycosis is a rare and serious fungal infection, occurring mainly in immunocompromised, diabetic, polytrauma or burn patients. Current standard treatments include iterative carcinological surgical trimming, systemic treatment with liposomal amphotericin B and second-line Posaconazole or Isavuconazole. We report the case of a 37-year-old female patient with no previous medical history who developed a disseminated mucormycosis, with an estimated 25 % loss of skin substance and major decay of the chest wall. In addition to standard treatment, local instillations of amphotericin B using the VAC Veraflow® system were performed. We believe that local instillations of amphotericin B by VAC could improve the functional prognosis of patients with skin involvement.
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Anfotericina B , Mucormicose , Feminino , Humanos , Adulto , Anfotericina B/uso terapêutico , Mucormicose/tratamento farmacológico , Mucormicose/microbiologia , Mucormicose/cirurgia , Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , PeleRESUMO
The free radial forearm flap is considered as the gold standard in penile reconstruction for good functional and aesthetic results. The scar on donor site could be considered as pathognomonic of their situation by transsexual patients. The development of microsurgical flaps provides new therapeutic options. This options are discussed and a therapeutic algorithm is presented. The main techniques used are the pedicled anterolateral thigh perforator flap and free muscle sparing latissimus dorsi flap. Principal criteria are listed, the choice of patient and the local anatomical conditions are the most important. Antebrachial flap stay the first choice. In case of non-feasibility of this flap, phalloplasty with pedicle ALT flap or free MSLD flap will be proposed. Urethral reconstruction will be done by a narrow free forearm flap or by a delayed thin skin graft or buccal mucosa graft. Microsurgical phalloplasty options are not limited to the forearm flap. Satisfactory results can be obtained using alternative procedure. The use of a therapeutic algorithm allows to choose the most optimal solution for each patient.