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Complications of Breast Reconstruction
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1984The authors discuss general complications of breast reconstruction, complications associated with reconstruction with subcutaneous or submuscular prostheses, complications of latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps, and complications of transverse abdominal island flaps.
Michael Kalisman, Michael Scheflan
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Microvascular reconstruction of the breast
Seminars in Surgical Oncology, 2000The growth of microsurgical procedures has led to significant technological, scientific, and clinical advances that have made these procedures safe, reliable, reproducible, and routine in most major medical centers. In many instances, free flap reconstruction has become the primary reconstructive method for many major defects, including breast ...
Steven L. Moran, Joseph M. Serletti
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Breast Reconstruction and Lymphedema
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2010The authors conducted this study to determine the following: Does delayed breast reconstruction that requires surgical dissection in the previously operated on and/or irradiated axilla lead to a higher incidence of lymphedema? In patients who have developed lymphedema following mastectomy, does delayed breast reconstruction with autologous flap reduce ...
Arvind Mohan +4 more
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CONTROVERSY IN BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Surgical Clinics of North America, 1996We have discussed the major controversies in the reconstruction of the breast. As trends in cancer ablative surgery have shifted toward breast conservation techniques, the reconstructive choices available to the plastic surgeon have evolved. Advances in oncology, adjuvant therapy, and surgical techniques have changed the defects left following ablative
Claudio J. Corral, Thomas A. Mustoe
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Bilateral Breast Reconstruction
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1998For appropriate patients, who are aware of and accept the risks involved, contralateral prophylactic mastectomy and bilateral reconstruction can provide a good solution to an otherwise difficult problem. Bilateral reconstruction can produce exceptionally good aesthetic results and, because good symmetry is achieved in the initial surgery, it only costs
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Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2017Summary: Oncologic and reconstructive advancements in the management of patients with breast cancer and at high risk for breast cancer have led to improved outcomes and decreased patient morbidity. Traditional methods for prosthetic breast reconstructions have utilized total or partial muscle coverage of prosthetic devices ...
Maurice Y. Nahabedian, Ryan P. Ter Louw
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Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
The Cancer Journal, 2008Breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in American women, often necessitates mastectomy. Many studies have demonstrated improved quality of life and well-being after breast reconstruction. Numerous techniques are available for breast reconstruction including tissue expander implants and autologous tissues.
Tomer Avraham +2 more
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Immediate Breast Reconstruction
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1998This article reviews the background and rationale for immediate breast reconstruction, technical options, and specific safety concerns that may be raised by referring colleagues and patients.
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