5 monthes ago | By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Free microvascular muscle flaps represent well-established reconstructive options for complex soft tissue defects. However, due to their lack of cutaneous capillary beds, they are difficult to monitor postoperatively. To this end, random and axial-pattern adipocutaneous skin paddles are often included. The objective of the study was to compare the impact of random-pattern versus perforator-based adipocutaneous skin paddles on operative efficacy and muscle flap safety.
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5 monthes ago | By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
An increasing number of women with unilateral breast cancer are seeking bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction. At our centre many women who have undergone previous unilateral therapeutic mastectomy request contralateral prophylactic mastectomy at the time of delayed reconstruction. These mixed timing reconstructions are particularly challenging as patients have an immediate reconstruction on one side and delayed reconstruction on the other, which may result in asymmetry. This retrospective cohort study evaluates patient reported satisfaction following mixed timing breast reconstruction...
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