The Lateral Thigh Perforator (LTP) Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Analysis of 138 Flaps
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
- Enrollment
- 86
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Recipient- and donor-site complications
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The lateral thigh perforator (LTP) flap was previously introduced as an alternative flap for autologous breast reconstruction when the abdomen is not suitable as a donor site. In this prospective study all LTP flap breast reconstructions that have been performed since September 2012 are analyzed. In addition, the surgical refinements that were introduced over the years are reported.
Investigators
Rene van der Hulst
Prof. dr.
Maastricht University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Lateral thigh region suitable as a donor site
- •Abdomen not suitable as donor site
- •Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pre-operative imaging showing no suitable perforators
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Recipient- and donor-site complications
Time Frame: Through study completion up to an average of 12 months post-operatively
Recipient site: Total flap loss, partial flap loss, venous congestion, infection, hematoma, seroma, fat necrosis and wound complications. Donor site: Infection, hematoma, seroma, fat necrosis, wound complications.
Secondary Outcomes
- Flap re-explorations(Through study completion up to an average of 12 months post-operatively)