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  • Application of Adjacent Tissue Flap in Reconstruction of Breast Defect Following Breast Conserving Surgery for Early Breast Cancer

    ObjectiveTo summarize the application of adjacent tissue flap for reconstruction of partial breast defect in breast conserving surgery. MethodsThe relevant literatures in recent 5 years were reviewed, and the oncoplastic techniques, classification of the adjacent tissue flaps, were summarized. Furthermore, the indications, advantages and disadvantages of the adjacent tissue flaps were evaluated. ResultsCurrently, there were various ways to reconstruct the breast defect following breast conserving surgery. For the patient, whose breast defect volume was bigger, the application of the adjacent tissue flap was one of the effective methods to obtain better aesthetic outcomes. The adjacent tissue flaps included the following:the lateral thoracodorsal fasciocutaneous flap, thoracodorsal artery perforator flap, inframammary adipofascial flap of the anterior rectus sheath, inter-costal artery perforator flap, internal mammary artery pedicled fasciocutaneous island flap, and so on. ConclusionThe adjacent tissue flap replacement technique in breast conserving surgery for reconstruction of the breast defect is a safe and effective procedure, and patients are satisfied with breast shape and overall cosmetic outcomes for it.

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