a Second Free Flap Still an Option in a Failed Free Flap Breast Reconstruction?

Breast


Cancer and Reconstruction


Is a Second Free Flap Still an Option in a Failed Free Flap Breast Reconstruction?


Hamdi M, Andrades P, Thiessen F, et al (Gent Univ Hosp, Belgium) Plast Reconstr Surg 126:375-384, 2010§



R.L. Ruberg, MD



Evidence Ranking


• C



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract



Background


Salvage of a failed autologous breast reconstruction is a complex and challenging problem. The purpose of this study was to analyze the indications, methods, and outcomes of tertiary surgery in patients with a failed autologous breast reconstruction.



Methods

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