Unilateral Secondary Breast Reconstruction Using a Muscle-sparing Pedicled Dorsal Flap After Breast Cancer

Unilateral Secondary Breast Reconstruction Using a Muscle-sparing Pedicled Dorsal Flap in Patients With a History of Total Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Single-centre Observational Study

The use of pedicled dorsal flaps sparing the latissimus dorsi muscle (TDAP and MSLD flap) is a well-described reconstruction method in breast reconstruction after breast cancer. However, little data exists regarding patient satisfaction after this surgery. The main objective of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction after unilateral total secondary breast reconstruction using a TDAP or MSLD flap.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Breast reconstruction using a TDAP or MSLD flap between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2022
• Major
• Non opposition
• Women with social security number

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral reconstruction
• Partial reconstruction
• Immediate reconstruction
• Prophylactic reconstruction
• Women who did'nt have a breast cancer
• Women who don't finish their reconstruction
• Women who don't want participate