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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
86
A flap is harvested from the upper lateral thigh region based on septocutaneous perforators located in the posterior septum between the tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius muscles.
Maastricht University Medical Center
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
Recipient- and donor-site complications
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.
Time frame: Through study completion up to an average of 12 months post-operatively
Flap re-explorations
Total number of flaps that required a re-exploration because of arterial or venous insufficiency, hematoma or kinking of the pedicle.
Time frame: Through study completion up to an average of 12 months post-operatively
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