Gynecology & Reproductive Health

Open Access ISSN: 2639-9342

Abstract


Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Breast Reconstruction: A Case serie with Short Term Results

Authors: DIARI Jed, DARIDO Jessie, EL HADDAD Cynthia, BOUZID Nassima, KHADAM Louay, RIGONNOT Luc

Breast reconstruction has many benefits for the patients in terms of rehabilitation, well-being and quality of life. A serie of ten patients who have had breast reconstruction with a latissimus dorsi flap in the past two years has been studied and short-term results have been reported. Several complications have been reported and include: necrosis, hematoma and infection. Many technical possibilities currently allow breast reconstruction to be offered to the majority of patients. The choice of the technique should be made after a good evaluation of the patient taking into consideration the failure factors.

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