The usefulness of pedicled perforator flap in partial breast reconstruction after breast conserving surgery in Korean women

Abstract

Background The emergence of breast-conserving surgery combined with radiotherapy as the treatment of choice for early stage breast cancer has resulted in greater focus on oncoplastic breast surgery. The use of perforator flaps has particularly gained in reputation for its effectiveness in the reconstruction of partial breast defects in Korean women. Herein, we present our experience with the use of thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) and lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) flaps.

Keywords

• Intercostal artery perforator flap
• Oncoplastic breast surgery
• Thoracodorsal artery perforator flap
• Latissimus dorsi flap
• Breast reconstruction