Comparison of Donor Site Drainage Duration and Seroma Rate Between Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flaps and Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps

Conclusions: The type of back flap harvest used significantly affected drainage duration and seroma formation rate in the present study. Lumbar fat extension with the use of a LDMC flap for breast reconstruction may lead to seroma formation. Thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps are associated with minimal risks of seroma formation and significantly shortened drainage duration compared with LDMC flaps.

Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - July 12, 2017 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research