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Lateral Thigh Perforator (LTP) Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction

NCT03106233 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 86

Last updated 2017-04-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

LTP flap

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Maastricht University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Stefania Tuinder, MD, PhD · Maastricht University Medical Center

Eligibility

Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-09-30
Primary Completion
2016-11-30
Completion
2016-12-31

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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