Dr. Levent Efe, CMI prepared thid series of illustrations to accompany an article written by Dr. Mark A. Lee discussing a more effective breast reconstruction technique:

The evolution of surgical breast cancer treatment has led to the oncologically safe preservation of greater amounts of native skin, yet we are still often using flaps with large skin paddles, thereby resulting in significant donor-site scars. This explains the increasing appeal of acellular dermal matrix reconstructions. Acellular dermal matrices can, however, have significant problems, particularly if there is any vascular compromise of the mastectomy skin flaps. We have developed a method of raising the latissimus dorsi flap through the anterior mastectomy incisions without requiring special instruments or repositioning. This can provide autologous vascularized cover of the prosthesis.

 

Breast reconstruction using the scarless latissimus dorsi flap is time effective, requires no patient repositioning, and uses standard breast instrumentation. It is safe and versatile while reducing the risk of exposed prosthesis if native skin necrosis occurs. It is a vascularized alternative to acellular dermal matrices.- PRS Global Open

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Dr. Levent Efe, CMI

 

 

Dr. Levent Efe, CMI

Dr. Levent Efe, CMI

 

 

Dr. Levent Efe, CMI

Dr. Levent Efe, CMI

 

 

Dr. Levent Efe, CMI

Dr. Levent Efe, CMI