The transverse myocutaneous gracilis flap (TMG) for breast reconstruction: ipsi vs. contralateral harvest—aesthetic outcome and refinement procedures.
In: Breast Cancer (13406868), Jg. 30 (2023-09-01), Heft 5, S. 845-855
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Background: The TMG flap is a popular choice for breast reconstruction. However, it remains unclear whether the side of flap harvest, subsequent flap shaping and inset impacts breast appearance and volume dispersion. This study compares the aesthetic outcome of the reconstructed breast following TMG flap harvest from the ipsilateral or contralateral thigh. Patient and methods: A retrospective matched-pair multi-center study was conducted. Patients were grouped according to the side of flap harvest (ipsilateral vs. contralateral) and matched for age, BMI and mastectomy type. Between 01/2013 and 03/2020, 384 TMG breast reconstructions were performed, of which 86 were included (43 ipsilateral vs. 43 contralateral). Standardized pre- and postoperative photographs were evaluated using a modified assessment scale comprising of a symmetry score (SymS, max. 20 points), a volume discrepancy score (VDS, max. 8 points) and an aesthetic appearance score (AS, max. 10 points). Autologous fat grafting (AFG) procedures for breast refinement were compared. Results: Pleasing breast symmetry (SymS Ipsi: 14.5/20; Contra: 14.9/20), volume (VDS Ipsi: 3.3/8; Contra: 2.4/8) and aesthetic appearance (AS Ipsi: 6.7/10; Contra: 6.7/10) were achieved with both surgical methods. No significant changes were present regarding the VDS (F(1.82) = 2.848, p = 0.095) or the SymS (F(1.82) = 1.031, p = 0.313) pre- to postoperatively. Significantly more autologous fat grafting was done in the contralateral group (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The side of the TMG flap harvest, different shaping and inset techniques do not impact the aesthetic breast outcome. Both surgical methods result in pleasing breast symmetry and volume. Secondary procedures are common and should be entailed in the reconstructive strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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The transverse myocutaneous gracilis flap (TMG) for breast reconstruction: ipsi vs. contralateral harvest—aesthetic outcome and refinement procedures.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Vollbach, Felix H. ; Neuss, Clara ; Siegwart, Laura C. ; Bigdeli, Amir K. ; Kneser, Ulrich ; Fansa, Hisham ; Kotsougiani-Fischer, Dimitra |
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Zeitschrift: | Breast Cancer (13406868), Jg. 30 (2023-09-01), Heft 5, S. 845-855 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1340-6868 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1007/s12282-023-01478-x |
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