Thoracoabdominal advancement flap for definition of inframammary fold in delayed breast reconstruction: A retrospective cohort study assessing safety and patient-reported satisfaction using the BREAST-Q

This IMF reconstructive technique is safe, with minimal complications, and compatible with all reconstructive methods. It ensures patient satisfaction, even in irradiated areas, and respects the aesthetic subunits of the breast, maintaining a single breast scar and providing skin similar to the thorax. The multistep reconstructive protocol allows for revision that further consolidates cosmetic results.