How long does it take for breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap to recover?

1, after breast reconstruction, negative pressure drainage should be continued for 48 hours, and the surgical wound should be bandaged with pressure; 2. Patients should take supine position within 12 hours after operation, and change to semi-supine position after the effect of epidural anesthesia disappears. And limit the patient's activities to reduce bleeding or pain. Every 1500-200ml intravenous drip, intravenous antibiotics for 5-7 days.

3. 48 hours after breast reconstruction, open the dressing and pull out the drainage tube; And observe whether the color of the flap or myocutaneous flap has changed. If purple appears, take it immediately and do a good job of nursing.

4. Some patients may have fever below 38.5℃ 3-4 days after breast reconstruction, mostly absorbing heat, and can be treated with antipyretic drugs or physical cooling. However, if the high fever persists after 5 days, we should consider whether there is infection, check and deal with it in time, and switch to effective antibiotics.

5. In general, stitches can be removed intermittently at 7 days after breast reconstruction, and all stitches can be removed at 8- 10 days.

6. Within 3 months after breast reconstruction, the patient needs to wear an elastic bra to fix and shape the breast, reduce the tension of the incision and prevent the sagging and deformation of the reconstructed breast.