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The role of thoracodorsal artery perforator flap in oncoplastic breast surgery.
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Thoracodorsal artery perforator flap (TDAP) is one of the relatively new techniques in breast reconstruction. In this study, we try to evaluate the outcome of this flap in oncoplastic procedures.
METHODS: This study included 40 patients of stage II breast cancer who underwent partial mastectomy with skin excision at the National Cancer Institute of Cairo University between 2011 and 2014. The resultant defects were immediately reconstructed using the thoracodorsal artery perforator flap. Operative time and complication rates were recorded. The cosmetic outcome was assessed through a questionnaire.
RESULTS: The mean operative time was 227min. The total complication rate was 20% with flap congestion being the most common complication. The cosmetic outcome was acceptable with 80% of patients rating their outcome as either good or excellent. The subjectively assessed functional outcome showed a mean time of 10days postoperative for patients to regain their full range of shoulder movements.
CONCLUSION: Thoracodorsal artery perforator flap can play a significant role in oncoplastic surgery and breast reconstruction with acceptable cosmetic and functional outcome.
METHODS: This study included 40 patients of stage II breast cancer who underwent partial mastectomy with skin excision at the National Cancer Institute of Cairo University between 2011 and 2014. The resultant defects were immediately reconstructed using the thoracodorsal artery perforator flap. Operative time and complication rates were recorded. The cosmetic outcome was assessed through a questionnaire.
RESULTS: The mean operative time was 227min. The total complication rate was 20% with flap congestion being the most common complication. The cosmetic outcome was acceptable with 80% of patients rating their outcome as either good or excellent. The subjectively assessed functional outcome showed a mean time of 10days postoperative for patients to regain their full range of shoulder movements.
CONCLUSION: Thoracodorsal artery perforator flap can play a significant role in oncoplastic surgery and breast reconstruction with acceptable cosmetic and functional outcome.
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