The Kiricuta procedure in reconstructive surgical treatment of the breast

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics (with International Abstracts of Surgery); (USA)

OSTI ID:6937039

Lopez, J F; Bouchet, Y; Dupre, A ^[1]

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1. Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire, Grenoble (France)

A series of 50 patients with carcinoma of the breast underwent omental transposition. This palliative procedure is indicated for recurrences after conservative treatment, radiation necrosis and Stage III or IV ulcerated tumors. The operative technique is described in detail. Omentoplasties were performed upon 33 right and 17 left mammary areas. Forty-five right pedicled flaps and only four left areas were used. One patient died on the fourth postoperative day because of massive pulmonary embolus. Local repair was satisfactory in 76 per cent of the patients. Four patients presented with herniation of the abdominal wall at the site of omental tunneling. In three, the treatment consisted of sectioning the vascular pedicle and reinforcing the parietal closure with Dacron (polyester fiber) mesh.

• OSTI ID: 6937039
• Journal Information: Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics (with International Abstracts of Surgery); (USA), Journal Name: Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics (with International Abstracts of Surgery); (USA) Vol. 170:3; ISSN 0039-6087; ISSN SGOBA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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