The Medial Pillar Island Flap for Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction of Upper Pole Defects

Conclusions The medial pillar island flap has reliable vascularity based on the internal mammary artery system. The flap carries lower pole breast tissue as confined by the medial and lateral pillars of a vertical mastopexy design, offering unrestricted arc of rotation for effective reconstruction of upper pole lumpectomy defects as it is completely dissected from the chest wall and the inframammary fold. The two flap design, along with superomedial pedicle, accomplishes versatility for flap inset. The technique was proven to result in safe outcomes without major complications.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast Surgery Source Type: research