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Breast reconstruction after nipple/areola-sparing mastectomy using cell-enhanced fat grafting
C Calabrese1, L Orzalesi, D Casella
1Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Careggio, Florence, Italy.
Background:
The success of fat grafting in breast reconstruction depends on fat retention. The use of stem-cells-enriched fat graft is an alternative method for graft stability.
Case Report:
A case of nipple-areola sparing mastectomy double stage reconstruction with the use of stem cells enhanced fat graft is reported.
Conclusions:
Fat grafting is growing as a new and promising tool in reconstruction following nipple and areola sparing mastectomies as a way to restore a sufficient and reliable subcutaneous space in the mastectomy flap. This combined with an anatomical gel implant offers an integrated system of achieving a natural shaped breast.
