P26: Internal Mammary Artery Perforator (IMAP) Based V-Y Advancement Flap for the Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects in the Sternal Region

摘要

The internal mammary artery perforator (IMAP) flap can be used to reconstruct small to medium sized defects in the neck or chest. The main advantage of the flap is its minimal donor site morbidity and superior aesthetic outcomes. However, if a larger flap is harvested, breast deformity may develop. In an attempt to resolve this problem, we modified the usual elliptical design of the IMAP flap in a V-Y manner.