Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique
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Ann Chir Plast Esthet · Dec 2012
[Mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction using a prosthesis and lower dermal flap: description of five cases].
When performing mastectomy involving immediate reconstruction with prosthesis, it is required to obtain a complete cover of the implant. However, this is hardly ever possible for patients having a significant breast volume, despite the use of the skin-reducing technique. Using the lower dermal flap makes it possible to fully cover the implant for these patients. ⋯ Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using a prosthesis and lower dermal flap makes it possible to fully cover the implant in patients who require the skin-reducing technique. This technique seems to minimise the risk of major complications and generates satisfactory cosmetic results.