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The inflammatory reaction in elective flap surgery

L Blomqvist1, M Malm, A Berg

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Stockholm Söder Hospital, Sweden.

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This study compared inflammatory markers after three breast reconstruction flap procedures. The TRAM flap showed the highest C-reactive protein levels, indicating greater surgical trauma compared to other flaps.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Inflammation
  • Biomarkers in Reconstruction

Background:

  • Delayed breast reconstruction is a common procedure.
  • Flap selection impacts patient outcomes and inflammatory response.
  • Objective measurement of inflammation is crucial for surgical evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the inflammatory response following three distinct flap procedures used in delayed breast reconstruction.
  • To analyze the postoperative levels of C-reactive protein, leukocyte count, and body temperature across different flap types.
  • To determine if inflammatory markers correlate with the extent of surgical trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving patients undergoing delayed breast reconstruction.

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  • Comparison of lateral thoracodorsal flap, latissimus dorsi flap, and pedicled TRAM flap procedures.
  • Measurement of C-reactive protein, leukocyte count, and body temperature preoperatively and postoperatively.

    • Main Results:

    • All flap groups exhibited significant postoperative increases in C-reactive protein, leukocyte count, and body temperature.
    • The pedicled TRAM flap group showed the highest C-reactive protein levels (130 mg/ml) on postoperative day 3.
    • Latissimus dorsi and lateral thoracodorsal flaps had lower peak C-reactive protein levels (74 mg/ml and 44 mg/ml, respectively).
    • Body temperature elevations were also highest in the TRAM flap group and lowest in the lateral thoracodorsal flap group.

    Conclusions:

    • Postoperative C-reactive protein levels appear to correlate with the extent of surgical trauma in breast reconstruction flaps.
    • The pedicled TRAM flap elicits a more pronounced inflammatory response compared to latissimus dorsi and lateral thoracodorsal flaps.
    • Inflammatory marker monitoring can provide insights into the surgical impact of different flap techniques.