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

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.