Abstract: Objective To explore the application of latissimus dorsi myocutneous flap and breast implant in delayed breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. Methods From 2009 to 2013, 8 cases received delayed breast reconstruction operation after mastectomy. The breast volumetry measurement technique was used to determine the mass of the breast preoperatively, then the donor flap was designed at the chest-back region according to the condition of the dorsal skin and the shape of the contralateral breast. The mass of graft flap was measured intraoperatively, then the suitable implant was selected based on the difference between the volume of the contralateral breast and the graft flap. The breast implant was then placed in the interspace between the latissimus dorsi muscle and the pectoralis major muscle to reconstruct the breast (secondary phase). Results All patients were followed up for 6 months to 4 years. The overall appearance of the constructed breast were satisfactory, no significant complications were observed in the donor region. Conclusion For young patients of breast cancer with relatively large breast volume, who also have fertility demands, the coalition usage of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap and breast implant in breast reconstruction is proved to have ideal operative results.

Key words: Breast reconstruction, Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, Breast implant