The latissimus dorsi flap is the oldest and most used technique for breast reconstruction. Nonetheless, there are few studies evaluation the long-term effect of harvesting one of the muscles of the back. This project has four parts. 1. Validation of scales/instrument for Swedish. 2. Long-term results after reconstruction with latissimus dorsi- a ten year retrospective follow-up. 3. Thoracodorsal artery perforator flap (TDAP) vs latissimus dorsi flap- a randomized controlled trial - breast reconstruction. 4. TDAP vs Limber flap - a randomized controlled trial- reconstruction of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Patient satisfaction and breast-related quality of life after breast reconstruction
Timeframe: 10 years
Back and shoulder function after breast reconstruction
Timeframe: 10 years
Back appearance after breast reconstruction
Timeframe: 10 years
Shoulder function after breast reconstruction
Timeframe: 10 years
Abdominal satisfaction after breast reconstruction
Timeframe: 10 years