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10946928

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-8-28
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of this study was to measure, both objectively and subjectively, the sensitivity of breasts reconstructed with the autologous latissimus dorsi flap and to compare these results with those of other reconstruction techniques, especially the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. The study population included 50 patients with autologous latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction; these patients had an average age of 51 years and an average follow-up of 27 months. Patients answered a seven-item questionnaire that attempted to define the sensitivity of the reconstructed and opposite breasts. This sensitivity was then measured objectively using standard techniques for heat, cold, and tactile sensations. After statistical analysis, these results were compared with those published for other reconstruction techniques. Overall results were comparable or superior to those published for other techniques for autologous breast reconstruction. A total of 56 percent of patients had fine or very fine sensitivity, but 70 percent deemed this sensitivity to be less than that of the opposite breast. A total of 94 percent of patients perceived the reconstructed breast as integral to their body image. The superior medial part of the breast had the greatest sensitivity, both objectively and subjectively. Autologous latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction, a good technique with excellent aesthetic results, affords satisfactory sensitivity. This is yet another advantage of the technique.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0032-1052
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
106
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
302-9; discussion 310-2
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-2-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2000
pubmed:articleTitle
Sensitivity of breasts reconstructed with the autologous latissimus dorsi flap.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France. delay@lyon.fnclcc.fr
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't