A comparison of pedicle TRAM flap breast reconstruction using Laser Doppler with a common operation technique

Abstract

Aim: To introduce and evaluate a new technique in pedicle TRAM flap reconstruction using a Laser Doppler (LD) to achieve the maximal volume preservation of tissues. Tasks of the study were to reasure that: 1. the offered technique does not increase the risk of comlications in postoperative period; 2. LD could provide a bigger volume of tissues in comparison with a common operation techniques; 3. a new technique is easily applied. Materials and Methods: During the year 2009-2010 there were 15 pedicle TRAM flap breast reconstructions performed in our clinic. All patients had a risk for complications of the first or the second defree according to Hartrampf's classification. 8 patients had undergone breast reconstruction based on the common technique (control group) and the rest 7 had undergone breast reconstruction using the LD (LD group). [...].