Lateral Thigh Perforator (LTP) Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction

The lateral thigh perforator (LTP) flap was previously introduced as an alternative flap for autologous breast reconstruction when the abdomen is not suitable as a donor site. In this prospective study all LTP flap breast reconstructions that have been performed since September 2012 are analyzed. In addition, the surgical refinements that were introduced over the years are reported.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Maastricht University Medical Center

Maastricht, Limburg, 6229 HX, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Lateral thigh region suitable as a donor site
Abdomen not suitable as donor site
Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Pre-operative imaging showing no suitable perforators

Treatment and study plan

LTP flap

Procedure

A flap is harvested from the upper lateral thigh region based on septocutaneous perforators located in the posterior septum between the tensor fascia latae and gluteus medius muscles.

Other names: Lateral thigh perforator flap, Septocutaneous tensor fasciae latae (sc-TFL) flap

Primary outcomes

Recipient- and donor-site complications

Time frame: Through study completion up to an average of 12 months post-operatively

Recipient site: Total flap loss, partial flap loss, venous congestion, infection, hematoma, seroma, fat necrosis and wound complications. Donor site: Infection, hematoma, seroma, fat necrosis, wound complications.

Secondary outcomes

Flap re-explorations

Time frame: Through study completion up to an average of 12 months post-operatively

Total number of flaps that required a re-exploration because of arterial or venous insufficiency, hematoma or kinking of the pedicle.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

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Registry information

Official study title

The Lateral Thigh Perforator (LTP) Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Analysis of 138 Flaps

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Apr 10, 2017
Registry last updated: Apr 10, 2017

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