Breast Conserving Surgery with Random Rotational Flap

Authors

  • Prakasit Chirappapha Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand
  • Saowanee Kitudomrat Department of Surgery, Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Breast-conserving surgery, Random rotational flap, Local flap, Reconstructive procedure, Breast deformity

Abstract

The random rotation flap in breast conserving surgery relies on a volume replacement concept using the random skin flaps from the lateral chest wall to cover the wide excisional defects to decrease deformity. The advantage of this operation is its simplicity, and requires a short operating time with a satisfying aesthetic outcome. However, a too wide random rotational flap may lead to a higher incidence of necrosis. In conclusion, this is an interesting and simple option to substitute for a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap with a good aesthetic result.

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

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Chirappapha P, Kitudomrat S. Breast Conserving Surgery with Random Rotational Flap. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2019 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 6];40(3):71-6. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/243920

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 3 (2019): July - September

Section

Surgical Techniques

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