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Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction in the Setting of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: An Assessment of Clinical Outcomes and Benefits

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
Background: Prepectoral breast reconstruction following mastectomy has become a more widely performed technique in recent years because of its numerous benefits for women.
H. Sbitany, Clara M. Gomez-Sanchez, M. Piper, Rachel B Lentz   +3 more
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Breast reconstruction

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2002
This article reviews the most common procedures utilized by plastic surgeons for breast reconstruction. It discusses the different types of autologous reconstruction and modifications of each. When autologous tissue is not an option, reconstruction using an implant is explored. The other breast may require surgery in order to gain symmetry.
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Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Hot Topics, Controversies, and New Directions

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Evaluate appropriate patients best suited for one- or two-stage alloplastic breast reconstruction. 2.
Jordan D. Frey, Ara A Salibian, N. Karp, Mihye Choi   +3 more
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Latest Advancements in Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the available donor sites for autologous breast reconstruction. 2. Describe the advantages and limitations of each donor site. 3.
E. Chang
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Sensory Recovery of the Breast following Innervated and Noninnervated DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
BACKGROUND The sensory recovery of the breast remains an undervalued aspect of autologous breast reconstruction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nerve coaptation on the sensory recovery of the breast following DIEP flap breast ...
J. Beugels, Anouk J. M. Cornelissen, S. V. van Kuijk, A. Lataster, E. Heuts, A. Piatkowski, A. Spiegel, R. R. van der Hulst, S. Tuinder   +8 more
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Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction

The Cancer Journal, 2008
Breast 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, Nicolas, Clavin, Babak J, Mehrara   +2 more
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Evaluation of Prepectoral Implant Placement and Complete Coverage with TiLoop Bra Mesh for Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Study on Long-Term and Patient-Reported BREAST-Q Outcomes

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
Background: Breast reconstruction is rapidly evolving, because of the changing face of cancer surgery and the growing acceptance of acellular dermal matrices and synthetic meshes.
D. Casella, G. di Taranto, M. Marcasciano, S. Sordi, A. Kothari, T. Kovács, F. Lo Torto, E. Cigna, C. Calabrese, D. Ribuffo   +9 more
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Barriers of Access to Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019
Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to comprehensively summarize barriers of access to breast reconstruction and evaluate access using the Penchansky and Thomas conceptual framework based on the six dimensions of access to care. Methods:
H. Retrouvey, Ogi Solaja, A. Gagliardi, F. Webster, T. Zhong   +4 more
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Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1998
This 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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Aesthetic Breast Reconstruction

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2002
Breast reconstruction is fully justified only from an aesthetic perspective. A reconstructed breast, therefore, should be as aesthetically natural and similar to the contralateral one as possible, even if this means reproducing some little defects. The breast's profile (projection, ptosis, sulcus location, and superficial unevenness), symmetry, areola,
Pietro, Panettiere, Lucio, Marchetti, Danilo, Accorsi, Giovanni-Alberto, Del Gaudio   +3 more
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