Immediate Breast Reconstruction With The Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap

Objective This study is to introduce our experience about immediate breast reconstruction usingextended latissimus dorsal myocutaneous flap without breast implant。Method The clinicaldata of the patients who have undergone immediate breast reconstruction with extended latissimus dorsi flap following mastectomy dating from July 2005 to June 2008 were collected.The operative technical detai,postoperative complications,esthetical results and patient satisfactions were analyze。Results Breast reconstruction was performed in 12 patients with extended latissimus dorsal myocutaneous flap.The morphology of reconstructed breasts was excellent.Conclusion Breast reconstruction with extended latissimus dorsal myocutaneous flap is safe and effective especially suitable to breast reconstruction with small and medium size.