Herpes Zoster Lesions on Reconstructed Breast Skin: Rare Objective Proof of Reinervation

Abstract

Blazed up Herpes zoster lesions have been described in very few patients after free and pedicled flap transfer for reconstructive purpose. Although sensory recovery after flap reconstructions has been studied extensively most studies addressed subjective perceptions of sensation. Objective investigations of spontaneous reinervation of free and pedicled flaps are rare. We would like to present a witnessed herpes zoster infection of a latissimus dorsi skin flap 2 years after breast reconstruction.

Keywords

• herpes zoster
• latissimus dorsi
• breast reconstruction
• reinnervation