Breast Beauty
Application of serratus anterior muscle flap transfer in lateral part deformity of expander to implant breast reconstruction
Hehuan Li, Jiani He, Xiaoying Liu, Nu Li, Feng Jin, Siyuan Han
Published 2019-10-15
Cite as Chin J Med Aesth & Cosmet, 2019, 25(5): 396-398. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2019.05.013
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the application and clinical significance of serratus anterior muscle flap transfer in correction of lateral part deformity of expander to implant breast reconstruction.
MethodsSix patients who received expander-to-implant breast reconstruction were enrolled. After silicone implant replacing the tissue expander, all 6 cases represented lateral part deformity of the reconstructed breast. The turn-over serratus anterior muscle flap was used as lateral coverage of the deformed breast.
ResultsOf all patients (6 cases), breast aesthetics were improved with incisions well-healed. There were no complications such as capsular contracture, hematoma, infection or insicional dehiscence.
ConclusionsSerratus anterior muscle flap can provide sufficient lateral coverage for expander-to-implant breast reconstruction. It is safe, simple and cheap to apply in improving the aesthetics of breast reconstruction.
Key words:
Mammaplasty; Reconstructive surgical procedures; Breast reconstruction; Deformity; Serratus anterior muscle flap
Contributor Information
Hehuan Li
Department of Breast Reconstructive Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Jiani He
Department of Breast Reconstructive Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Xiaoying Liu
Department of Breast Reconstructive Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Nu Li
Department of Breast Reconstructive Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Feng Jin
Department of Breast Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
Siyuan Han
Department of Breast Reconstructive Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China
