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BREAST
Volume 16, Issue 6, Pages 577-589Publisher
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2007.04.008
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breast reconstruction; conservative breast surgery; conservative breast surgery reconstruction; oncoplastic surgery; oncoplastic breast surgery; mammaplasty; reduction mammaplasty; complications; surgical technique; breast cancer; partial mastectomy
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The objective of this study is to describe the surgical planning of the inferior dermoglandular pedicle (IDP) technique and its outcome following partial mastectomy reconstruction. A total of 26 patients with breast cancer underwent immediate IDP reconstruction. IDP was indicated to reconstruct superior/centrat breast defects. Postoperative complications were evaluated and information on esthetic result and satisfaction were collected. About 57.6 percent had tumors measuring 2cm or less (T1). Immediate complications occurred in 34.2 percent with skin necrosis in 11.4 and dehiscence in 7.6 percent. Late complications were observed in 11.4 percent. The cosmetic result was considered to be good or very good in 88.4 percent and the majority of patients were satisfied. All complications were treated by conservative approach. I DID is a reliable technique and should be given consideration in cases of superior/centrat quadrant reconstruction. The success of the procedure depends on patient selection and careful intra-operative management. ((c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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