Introduction Breast reconstruction performed with a pedicled fasciocutaneous island flap from the back is a valuable tool in the armamentarium of the reconstructive surgeon. The two main options are: (1) latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap (LD-MC); or (2) its “modification”, the…
Introduction Reconstruction after partial mastectomy is an evolving aspect of plastic surgery. Different modalities are continually being developed to maximize patient survival while minimizing the treatment’s morbidity. Currently, the two main options for the management of primary breast cancer are…
Introduction The gluteus maximus (GM) flap was initially described as a turnover muscle flap for sacral coverage, in 1974. During the following years, musculocutaneous GM flaps became the gold standard in the treatment of pressure ulcers because of their ability…
Introduction Breast conserving therapy (BCT) with partial mastectomy followed by radiation therapy is the gold standard of early stage invasive breast cancer treatment, with an equivalent 5-year survival rate to that of mastectomy alone with stage I or II breast…