Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women. Surgical treatment is one of the important treatment methods. Breast reconstruction following mastectomy can improve patients’ quality of life with acceptable oncological safety. Autologous tissue breast reconstruction has become an important way owing to its specific advantages. The ideal tissue for autologous breast reconstruction is free abdominal flap. This review presented the clinical application, timing of operation and complications of breast reconstruction with free abdominal flap.

Key words: Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, Free abdominal flap