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  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

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  • The thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) island flap is a standard for breast reconstruction.
  • The TDAP propeller flap, a modification, simplifies the procedure but may leave unused tissue in the axilla.
  • Understanding the reach differences between these flap types is essential for optimal surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the reaching distances of the TDAP propeller flap versus the conventional TDAP island flap.
  • To quantify the 'midline-reaching deficit' for both flap techniques in breast reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Five cadaveric specimens and 10 breast reconstruction patients were utilized.
  • The midline-reaching deficit was measured for the propeller TDAP flap after harvesting and rotation.
  • The flap was then converted to an island TDAP flap, and the deficit was remeasured; paired t-tests were used for comparison.

Main Results:

  • In cadavers, the island TDAP flap reduced the midline-reaching deficit by approximately 5.4 cm compared to the propeller TDAP (P < 0.001).
  • In clinical cases, the island TDAP flap showed a significantly greater reduction in midline-reaching deficit, averaging 8.4 cm (P < 0.000000001).
  • These findings indicate a substantial difference in reach favoring the conventional island TDAP flap.

Conclusions:

  • The conventional island TDAP flap provides a significantly greater reach (7-9 cm reduction in deficit) compared to the TDAP propeller flap.
  • This enhanced reach is particularly important for reconstructions involving the medial aspect of the breast.
  • Surgeons should consider this difference when selecting the optimal TDAP flap technique for breast augmentation.