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Sixty consecutive breast reconstructions with the inflatable expander: a critical appraisal
1Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Breast reconstruction with inflatable expanders shows frequent complications and varied aesthetic outcomes. Immediate reconstruction is high-risk, requiring multiple procedures and improvements in symmetry and contour.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Inflatable expanders are a common breast reconstruction technique.
- Limited data exists on average aesthetic outcomes despite biomechanical understanding.