Evaluation of quality of life after breast reconstruction using an autologous latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap

E. de Gournay (1) , Franck Bonnetain (2) , H. Tixier (1) , C. Loustalot (1) , S. Dabakuyom (2) , J. Cuisenier (1)

1 Service de chirurgie [Centre Georges-François Leclerc]
2 UNICANCER/CRLCC-CGFL - Centre Régional de Lutte contre le cancer Georges-François Leclerc [Dijon]

To evaluate the patients' satisfaction with breast reconstruction using the autologous latissimus dorsi technique and the impact of the procedure on the quality of life and body image of women who had mastectomy for breast cancer.

Mots clés: Breast reconstruction; cancer; quality of life

E. de Gournay, Franck Bonnetain, H. Tixier, C. Loustalot, S. Dabakuyom, et al.. Evaluation of quality of life after breast reconstruction using an autologous latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2010, 36 (6), pp.520. ⟨10.1016/j.ejso.2010.04.008⟩. ⟨hal-00599225⟩