Comparing sensation of common donor site regions for autologous breast reconstruction to a healthy breast.

Autologous breast reconstruction has become standard care for breast cancer patients. Although excellent cosmetic results can be achieved, most reconstructed breasts fail to regain normal sensation. Nerve coaptation of the flap has been suggested to improve sensation, the effect of the donor flap native sensory threshold, on the degree of sensory restoration has yet to be determined. The aim of this study is to evaluate the differences in sensation between various potential donor site regions in comparison to sensation of the healthy breast.

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