TITLE:
Inverted T-Shaped Flap Nursing after the Reverse Double V-Shaped Mastoconstriction Suspension for Breast Cancer
AUTHORS:
Linfei Liu, Lijuan Zhang, Yuanzhen Luo, Xuehui Zeng, Rong Chen
KEYWORDS:
Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation, Mastoconstriction Suspension, Flap Nursing
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Breast Cancer Research,
Vol.10 No.4,
September
15,
2021
ABSTRACT: Objective: To explore the inverted T-shaped flap nursing after breast-conserving surgery
combined with the reverse double V-shaped mastoconstriction suspension for
breast cancer, and summarizes the nursing methods and experience. Method: 5
patients who underwent reverse double V-shaped mastoconstriction suspension and
formed inverted T-shaped flap incision were selected from the same medical group
in the Department of Breast Cancer of Sun Yat-sen University’s Cancer Center from
February 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019, and they were evaluated for the recovery of
blood supply of skin flap, sensory function of nipple and areola, breast
satisfaction, etc. Results: Among the 5 patients in this group, the
flaps of them all survived smoothly. The one-year follow-up after the operation
showed that they were satisfied with the appearance of the breast after the
operation, with normal sensory function, and no secondary sagging. Conclusion: The most important thing about the inverted T-shaped
flap after the reverse double V-shaped mastoconstriction suspension for breast
cancer is the blood supply. Close observation of the condition of the skin
flap after the operation, strengthening the care of the skin flap, and
preventing infection are the keys to the success of the operation.