In postmastectomy radiated patients, autologous tissue reconstruction is preferred over implant reconstruction, because the latter is associated with a higher rate of postoperative complications. Autologous tissue reconstruction, however, is not always feasible and is sometimes refused by the patient. A challenge also arises in breast-conserving surgery patients seeking breast augmentation with an implant. In this article, the authors present a further reconstructive option for irradiated breast cancer patients consisting of fat grafting followed by implant placement.
Salgarello, M., Visconti, G., Barone Adesi, L., Fat grafting and breast reconstruction with implant: another option for irradiated breast cancer patients, <<PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY>>, 2012; 129 (2): 317-329. [doi:10.1097/PRS.0b013e31822b6619] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/14134]
Fat grafting and breast reconstruction with implant: another option for irradiated breast cancer patients
Salgarello, Marzia;Visconti, Giuseppe;Barone Adesi, Liliana
2012
Abstract
In postmastectomy radiated patients, autologous tissue reconstruction is preferred over implant reconstruction, because the latter is associated with a higher rate of postoperative complications. Autologous tissue reconstruction, however, is not always feasible and is sometimes refused by the patient. A challenge also arises in breast-conserving surgery patients seeking breast augmentation with an implant. In this article, the authors present a further reconstructive option for irradiated breast cancer patients consisting of fat grafting followed by implant placement.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.