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The iBRA (implant breast reconstruction evaluation) study: protocol for a prospective multi-centre cohort study to inform the feasibility, design and conduct of a pragmatic randomised clinical trial comparing new techniques of implant-based breast reconstruction. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most commonly performed reconstructive procedure in the UK. The introduction of techniques to augment the subpectoral pocket has revolutionised the procedure, but there is a lack of high ...
Barnes, NL   +17 more
core   +4 more sources

Abstract 118: The Impact of Post-Operative Prophylactic Antibiotics in Immediate 2-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction

open access: yesAnnals of Surgery, 2019
OBJECTIVE To better understand the long-term patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in satisfaction and health-related quality of life (QOL) following post-mastectomy reconstruction (PMR) using the BREAST-Q, comparing PROs from patients undergoing implant ...
Michael Holland   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Breast reconstruction by pedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap [PDF]

open access: yesVojnosanitetski Pregled, 2004
Reconstruction of the amputated breast in female patients after surgical management of breast carcinoma is possible with the use of autologous tissue, synthetic implants, or by combining autologous tissue and synthetic materials.
Kozarski Jefta   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

BREAST-Q Patient-reported Outcomes in Different Types of Breast Reconstruction after Fat Grafting

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Background:. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy improves patient quality of life. Independently of the type of reconstruction, ancillary procedures are sometimes necessary to improve results.
Meir Retchkiman, MD   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Engineered Fat Graft Enhanced with Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells for Regenerative Medicine: Clinical, Histological and Instrumental Evaluation in Breast Reconstruction

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Medicine, 2019
The areas in which Stromal Vascular Fraction cells (SVFs) have been used include radiotherapy based tissue damage after mastectomy, breast augmentation, calvarial defects, Crohn’s fistulas, and damaged skeletal muscle.
P. Gentile   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Management of skin-sparing mastectomy: Results of a survey of German Hospitals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current management of skin-sparing mastectomy in German hospitals and to determine its oncologic safety.
Dian, D.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Current Global Trends in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction

open access: yesMedicina
Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most frequently performed procedure for breast reconstruction following mastectomy, which involves the surgical placement of breast implants.
Saima Taj   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Scientometric Analysis of 20 Years of Research on Breast Reconstruction Surgery: A Guide for Research Design and Journal Selection

open access: yesArchives of Plastic Surgery, 2013
Background Breast reconstruction refers to the rebuilding of a woman's breast using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to form a natural-looking breast. It is increasingly offered to women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. However, there is
Mehrdad Moghimi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and predictors of postdischarge antibiotic use following mastectomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
OBJECTIVESurvey results suggest that prolonged administration of prophylactic antibiotics is common after mastectomy with reconstruction. We determined utilization, predictors, and outcomes of postdischarge prophylactic antibiotics after mastectomy with ...
Fraser, Victoria J   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Decisional conflict in breast cancer patients considering immediate breast reconstruction

open access: yesBreast, 2021
Background: Breast cancer (BC) patients who are treated with mastectomy are frequently offered immediate breast reconstruction. This study aimed to assess decisional conflict in patients considering immediate breast reconstruction, and to identify ...
Jacqueline A. ter Stege   +16 more
doaj  

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