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Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
Published on: May 17, 2024
[Clinical analysis of 80 cases of breast reconstruction]
Yi-guang Wu1, Qun Qiao, Jun Xu
1Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100041, China.
Objective:
To summarize the reasons for the complications after breast reconstruction.
Methods:
The reasons for the complications after breast reconstruction were analyzed in flap necrosis, abdominal wall laxity or hernia and seroma.
Results:
The partial necrosis rate of LDF, TRAM and DIEP was 7.5%, 26% and 14.2% respectively. The total flap necrosis rate in DIEP was 7.1%. In 19 cases using breast prosthesis, the capsular contracture rate was 21%.
Conclusions:
The key to reduce the complications is proper selection of an operative method and the indications. The plastic surgeon should be qualified and with better comprehension of the knowledge about breast reconstruction.
