"Body-lift"-like pattern for the simultaneous bilateral superior gluteal artery perforator flap in breast reconstruction

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2013 Feb;37(1):52-5. doi: 10.1007/s00266-012-0014-z. Epub 2013 Jan 4.

Abstract

Prophylactic mastectomies have increased during the last 10 years. Breast reconstructions with free flaps are performed because they provide natural and long-lasting results. In bilateral mastectomy, a simultaneous bilateral superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flap can provide good reconstruction with autologous tissue and low donor-site morbidity. This report describes the case of a "body-lift"-like pattern for a simultaneous bilateral SGAP flap procedure. This innovative pattern provides good aesthetic results for the abdomen and buttocks and preserves the option of using a deep inferior epigastric artery and vein perforator (DIEP) flap in case one SGAP flap fails. After 3 months, the patient was very satisfied with the results. The SGAP flap remains undeniably an alternative to the DIEP flap when the abdominal excess is insufficient for a bilateral reconstruction.

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Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Buttocks / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Perforator Flap*