Postmastectomy Reconstruction: An Approach to Patient Selection

Postmastectomy Reconstruction: An Approach to Patient Selection

The overriding goal of reconstructive breast surgery is to satisfy the patient with respect to her own self-image and expectations. Ultimately, individualized selection of a reconstructive technique for each patient will be a predominant factor in achieving a reconstructive success. The authors revi...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 124; no. 1; pp. 43 - 52
Main Authors: Disa, Joseph J., McCarthy, Colleen M., Mehrara, Babak J., Pusic, Andrea L., Hu, Qunying Y., Cordeiro, Peter G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Hagerstown, MD American Society of Plastic Surgeons 01-07-2009
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty - methods
Mastectomy
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Retrospective Studies
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Young Adult
Human
Anatomical reconstruction
Treatment
Surgery
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Summary:The overriding goal of reconstructive breast surgery is to satisfy the patient with respect to her own self-image and expectations. Ultimately, individualized selection of a reconstructive technique for each patient will be a predominant factor in achieving a reconstructive success. The authors reviewed their institutional experience with postmastectomy reconstruction over the past 2 years and discuss indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of autogenous tissue and prosthetic breast reconstruction.
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ISSN:0032-1052
1529-4242
DOI:10.1097/PRS.0b013e31818b9005