Using the split latram for better breast projection in breast reconstruction

P. R. Neumann, R. A. Cooper, D. W. Chang, D. D. DeRisi, C. C. Conte

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Abstract

Over the years, although methods of breast reconstruction have improved, the ability to build a symmetrical projecting breast has not. When stacked Meme implants were used, better projection was obtained. Folding the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps allows for good projection; however, the breast is then quite wide and large. For smaller breasted women with projection and some larger breasted women as well, splitting and stacked flaps give a much better result. We now do this procedure with simultaneous Latram and mastectomy surgery in fewer than 3 hours.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)376-378
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of plastic surgery
Volume34
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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