Effects of Quilting Suture Interval on Donor Site Seromas After Breast Reconstruction With Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap: A Randomized Trial.

Background: Although breast reconstruction using a deep inferior artery perforator flap has been increasing, using a latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle flap is still the favored method for Asian female patients with breast cancer. However, because the incidence of donor site seromas has been relatively high, a quilting method on the donor cavity or insertion of drainage tube has been used to reduce the incidence and/or severity of postoperative seroma. We evaluated the effects of different intervals of quilting sutures on the postoperative drainage volume and components of seroma fluid.

Non-stereotactic method involving combination of ultrasound-guided wire localization and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy for microcalcification.

Background: Stereotactic breast biopsy is a standard intervention for evaluation of "microcalcification-only" lesions. However, an expensive stereotactic device and radiologic expertise are necessary for this procedure. We herein report a non-stereotactic technique involving the combination of wire localization and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) under ultrasound (US) guidance.