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Breast reconstruction using tissue expansion.

M Olenius1, G Jurell

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
|January 1, 1992
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Tissue expansion offers a safe and effective method for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. This technique provides good cosmetic results with a low complication rate, leading to high patient satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Mastectomy for breast cancer necessitates reconstructive options.
  • Tissue expansion is a viable technique for breast reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits of tissue expansion in breast reconstruction.
  • To assess complication rates and patient satisfaction with tissue expansion.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 41 women undergoing mastectomy.
  • Submuscular placement of tissue expanders, expanded weekly.
  • Permanent gel implant insertion after 10 weeks.
  • Capsular contracture assessed at 15 and 32 months.

Main Results:

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  • Capsular contracture rate was 28% at 32 months.
  • Major complications occurred in 7% of patients.
  • 82% of patients reported satisfaction with the overall outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Tissue expansion is a safe and effective breast reconstruction method.
  • The procedure yields good cosmetic results with minimal complications.
  • High patient satisfaction is achieved with tissue expansion.