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Preoperative imaging. Arrow indicates the recurrent lesion.
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FIG1
A 45-year-old female was diagnosed with a cutaneous breast cancer recurrence in the upper outer quadrant of her right breast approximately 10 years after a lumpectomy for early breast cancer (Figures 1, 2).
Preoperative imaging. Arrow indicates the recurrent lesion.
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FIG2
A 45-year-old female was diagnosed with a cutaneous breast cancer recurrence in the upper outer quadrant of her right breast approximately 10 years after a lumpectomy for early breast cancer (Figures 1, 2).
Intraoperative mobilization of the lateral intercostal artery perforator flap with skin paddle preserved. Arrows indicate where the lateral intercostal artery gives perforators to the flap.
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FIG3
This employs a novel technique by leaving a skin paddle at the distal aspect of the LICAP flap (Figures 3, 4).
Intraoperative mobilization of the lateral intercostal artery perforator flap with skin paddle preserved.
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FIG4
This employs a novel technique by leaving a skin paddle at the distal aspect of the LICAP flap (Figures 3, 4).
One week postoperatively.
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FIG5
Our patient achieved clear oncological margins and a very good overall cosmetic result with good symmetry (Figures 5, 6).
Six months postoperatively.
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FIG6
Our patient achieved clear oncological margins and a very good overall cosmetic result with good symmetry (Figures 5, 6).