Carrie K Chu, Rene D Largo, Z-Hye Lee, David M Adelman, Francesco Egro, Sebastian Winocour, Edward M Reece, Jesse C Selber, Charles E Butler
Thigh based-flaps are increasingly popular options for autologous breast reconstruction in the setting of abdominal donor site inadequacy, previous surgery, or patient preference, but the volume and skin associated with these flaps are often lacking relative to the abdomen. An individualized, shared-decision making approach to donor site selection was adopted based on body shape, surgical history, lifestyle, reconstructive needs, and patient expectations. Different thigh-based flaps combined in stacked, bipedicled, and/or conjoined configurations were selected to maximize efficient use of available soft tissue skin and volume while optimizing donor site aesthetics...
April 4, 2023: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery