The template technique for breast mound planning when using abdominal flaps for breast reconstruction. The Breast, October 2012, Vol. 21(5), p.686-689.
Tregaskiss, A., et al.
http://www.thebreastonline.com/article/PIIS0960977612000379/abstract?rss=yes
Delayed breast reconstruction with abdominal flaps typically involves a process of ‘trial and error’ when moulding the flap into a satisfactory breast mound. This moulding process is crucial to the final aesthetic result. We present a template technique to preoperatively plan the skin envelope of each reconstruction.
