Breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Reconstructive surgery aims to improve quality of life by recreating a natural-looking breast that is warm to the touch. To obtain symmetry and body contour alignment, restoration of volume within the skin envelope is mandatory. The chosen reconstruction technique depends on the characteristics of t...

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2018-11, Vol.230, p.228-232
Main Authors: Tondu, Thierry, Tjalma, Wiebren A.A., Thiessen, Filip E.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Autologous breast reconstruction
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Composite breast reconstruction
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty - methods
Mastectomy
Middle Aged
Prophylactic breast reconstruction
Prosthetic breast reconstruction
Quality of Life
Surgical Flaps
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Reconstructive surgery aims to improve quality of life by recreating a natural-looking breast that is warm to the touch. To obtain symmetry and body contour alignment, restoration of volume within the skin envelope is mandatory. The chosen reconstruction technique depends on the characteristics of the diseased breast, the shape and volume of the contralateral breast, and the technical skills of the surgical team. Timing, type and different possibilities of breast reconstruction are discussed.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.04.016