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Reconstructive methods used on 102 patients undergoing SSM
| Type of reconstruction | Number of patients | LRR |
|---|---|---|
| TE then implant | 37 (36.3) | 1 (2.7) |
| One stage | 65 (63.7) | 7 (10.8) |
| Implant | 6 (5.9) | 0 |
| Autologous LD flap | 49 (48) | 4 (8.1) |
| Autologous TRAM flap | 5 (4.9) | 2 (40) |
| Autologous DIEP flap | 5 (4.9) | 1 (20) |
| Data are expressed as n (%) |
SSM skin-sparing mastectomy, LRR locoregional recurrence, LD latissimus dorsi, TRAM transverse rectus abdominis muscle, DIEP deep inferior epigastric perforator
