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An algorithmic approach to breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps. 2010

Alan J Durkin, and Yvonne N Pierpont, and Shitel Patel, and M Lance Tavana, and M Georgina Uberti, and Wyatt G Payne, and David J Smith, and Paul D Smith
Tampa, Bay Pines, and Jacksonville, Fla. From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida; the Institute for Tissue Regeneration, Repair, and Rehabilitation, Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System; and the Department of Surgery, University of Florida/Shands.

BACKGROUND Innovative surgical techniques developed by surgical oncologists have changed the landscape of mastectomy defects. Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap-based breast reconstruction provides a reliable foundation for breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate differential skin island designs with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction, and to develop an algorithmic approach to breast reconstruction that is applicable to a broad spectrum of mastectomy defects. METHODS In this study, the authors retrospectively reviewed data of patients who underwent latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap reconstruction following unilateral or bilateral mastectomies between February of 2001 and April of 2005. Patients were selected to undergo reconstruction under the following circumstances: (1) previously irradiated tissue, (2) body mass index greater than 30, (3) current tobacco use, (4) previous abdominopelvic surgery, and (5) patient preference. Patients were divided into three groups based on defect present: intact inframammary fold with skin deficit, intact inframammary fold without skin deficit, and absent inframammary fold with or without skin deficit. Differential skin island design was customized to the presenting mastectomy defect to optimize results and minimize donor-site scaring. RESULTS Fifty-four patients underwent 64 latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap reconstructions. Aesthetic outcomes and donor-site scar placement differed between groups. CONCLUSIONS The authors have developed an algorithmic approach to latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction. Through critical evaluation of mastectomy defects, reconstructive breast surgeons can tailor skin island orientation, minimize donor-site scarring, enhance cosmetic outcomes, and provide a durable and natural aesthetic outcome in breast reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008408 Mastectomy Surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts. Mammectomy,Mammectomies,Mastectomies
D004954 Esthetics The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of the beautiful. It includes beauty, esthetic experience, esthetic judgment, esthetic aspects of medicine, etc. Aesthetics
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000465 Algorithms A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task. Algorithm
D012189 Retrospective Studies Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons. Retrospective Study,Studies, Retrospective,Study, Retrospective
D013524 Surgical Flaps Tongues of skin and subcutaneous tissue, sometimes including muscle, cut away from the underlying parts but often still attached at one end. They retain their own microvasculature which is also transferred to the new site. They are often used in plastic surgery for filling a defect in a neighboring region. Island Flap,Island Flaps,Flap, Surgical,Flaps, Surgical,Pedicled Flap,Surgical Flap,Flap, Island,Flap, Pedicled,Flaps, Island,Flaps, Pedicled,Pedicled Flaps
D016462 Mammaplasty Surgical reconstruction of the breast including both augmentation and reduction. Breast Reconstruction,Mammoplasty,Breast Reconstructions,Mammaplasties,Mammoplasties,Reconstruction, Breast,Reconstructions, Breast
D018482 Muscle, Skeletal A subtype of striated muscle, attached by TENDONS to the SKELETON. Skeletal muscles are innervated and their movement can be consciously controlled. They are also called voluntary muscles. Anterior Tibial Muscle,Gastrocnemius Muscle,Muscle, Voluntary,Plantaris Muscle,Skeletal Muscle,Soleus Muscle,Muscle, Anterior Tibial,Muscle, Gastrocnemius,Muscle, Plantaris,Muscle, Soleus,Muscles, Skeletal,Muscles, Voluntary,Skeletal Muscles,Tibial Muscle, Anterior,Voluntary Muscle,Voluntary Muscles

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