Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using an Expanded Latissimus Dorsal Musculocutaneous Flap Without Body Position Change
Immediate breast reconstruction with an eLDMC flap without body position change is a safe, quick, and sufficient surgical procedure. Our surgical method achieves shorter operation times without compromising cosmetic appearance or increasing the complications and recurrence rate.
Authors
- Yoshimitsu Hirai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7428-9618)
- Aya Shima
- Miwako Miyasaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4426-6356)
- Kazuaki Takabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6435-4241)
- Megumi Kiyoi
- Yoshiharu Nishimura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0074-4523)
Institutions
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (US)
- Wakayama Medical University (JP)
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Oncology
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14740/wjon2651
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wakayama Medical University