The Evaluation of Tissue Sufficiency Regarding the Transverse Myocutaneous Gracilis Flap for Breast Reconstruction in Thin Individuals

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Sezgin B., TUNCER S., Caglayan O. H., Guney K., FINDIKÇIOĞLU K., Ayhan S.

GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.28, sa.3, ss.155-157, 2017 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Doi Numarası: 10.12996/gmj.2017.47
  • Dergi Adı: GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.155-157
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: For autologous breast reconstruction, the flaps of choice are mainly centered around abdominal tissue as the primary donor site. Yet with the increase in newly diagnosed young, nulliparous breast cancer patients, the abdomen may sometimes not be a suitable option as donor tissue. The transverse myocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap has become a popular alternative for breast reconstruction candidates in this patient group. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tissue sufficiency of the medial thigh regarding breast reconstruction in thin individuals.