The Breast-Pectoralis Flap: A New Advance in Autologous Breast Reconstruction—A Preliminary Report on 20 Cases

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Abstract Background In the past, several publications have described breast reconstruction techniques that utilize the contralateral breast; however, interest diminished because of technical difficulty, scarring, and poor aesthetic results. Objectives This study aimed to present a new breast reconstruction technique that uses a combination of the breast-pectoralis flap and the abdominal advancement flap. Methods This retrospective study analyzed the results and complications of 20 consecutive breast reconstructions with the breast-pectoralis flap technique. Results The authors present a series of 20 breast reconstructions that utilized the breast-pectoralis flap. Delayed breast reconstruction was performed in 13 cases (65%), breast reconstruction in 5 patients (25%) with Poland syndrome, sequela correction after a chest wall sarcoma in 1 patient (5%), and sequela correction after breast cystic lymphangioma resection in 1 patient (5%). One complication required surgical reintervention without long-term consequences. The outcomes were considered very good in 50% of the cases, good in 45%, and fair in 5%. Conclusions The combination of the breast-pectoralis flap and the abdominal advancement flap is an interesting advance in breast reconstruction. Evaluation of the presented cases suggests wider indications for this technique. Level of Evidence: 4