Thrombosis of the internal mammary artery during delayed autologous breast reconstruction: A manifestation of occult residual cancer. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bucknor, Alexandra; Syed, Mobinulla; Gui, Gerald; James, Stuart
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 8(2016)
• Page Start: 6
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Autologous breast reconstruction -- Internal mammary thrombosis -- Breast cancer recurrence -- Anastomotic coupler -- Heparin; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2016.02.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Abstract: A prothombotic state may be a manifestation of malignancy, either primary or recurrent. In this report we present a case of thrombosis of the internal mammary artery during delayed autologous breast reconstruction occurring in association with, and as a possible manifestation of, occult recurrent breast cancer. We discuss salvage of the microsurgical anastomosis using a vein graft and microvascular anastomotic coupler device.