Matrix Rotation Flap Versus Single Incision Lateral Sulcus Mammoplasty

The single-incision lateral sulcus mammoplasty is a breast-conserving surgical technique that involves making a single incision along the lateral aspect of the inframammary fold or within the natural skin crease of the lateral sulcus. This approach provides direct access to the lateral quadrants of the breast, which are commonly affected in breast carcinoma, allowing for effective tumor excision while preserving the breast contour. In SILSM, the incision is carefully planned to align with natural anatomical lines, ensuring optimal cosmetic results and minimal visible scarring. Through this lateral access point, the surgeon performs both tumor resection and glandular reshaping. The technique often involves mobilization and rearrangement of the remaining breast tissue to fill the defect left by the tumor excision, thereby maintaining breast symmetry and volume. This techn

The matrix rotation flap is a versatile oncoplastic surgical technique employed in the reconstruction of partial breast defects following tumor excision. This method involves the creation of a rotational skin and glandular flap, mobilized from adjacent breast tissue, typically using an inferolateral or inferomedial pedicle. The flap is designed in a curvilinear or semicircular fashion, allowing it to rotate into the defect site while maintaining adequate vascular supply. The MRF technique is particularly useful for defects in the lower quadrants of the breast, where direct tissue advancement may be limited. The surgeon carefully outlines a skin paddle adjacent to the resection cavity and undermines the surrounding breast parenchyma. The flap is then rotated and inset into the tumor bed to fill the defect, with the skin paddle contributing to both volume replacement and skin resurfacing if required. This approach provides robust coverage of the surgical cavity, helps restore breast co