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Current strategies with 2-staged prosthetic breast reconstruction
Christin Harless1, Steven R Jacobson1
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, MN 55905, USA.
Gland Surgery
|July 11, 2015
Summary
Technological advancements have revolutionized breast reconstruction surgery. Surgeons now utilize diverse prosthetic devices, tissue expanders, and innovative techniques for natural-looking results.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Breast reconstruction has significantly evolved over the past decade.
- Technological progress has introduced novel approaches to prosthetic-based breast reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the advancements in prosthetic-based breast reconstruction.
- To inform reconstructive surgeons about the expanded armamentarium available.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent technological advancements in breast reconstruction.
- Description of available prosthetic devices and tissue expanders.
- Inclusion of intraoperative perfusion analysis tools and bioprosthetic materials.
Main Results:
- A wide array of prosthetic devices and tissue expanders are now available.
- Advanced tools for intraoperative perfusion analysis aid surgical precision.
- Implantable bioprosthetic materials and autoaugmentation techniques enhance outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Modern reconstructive surgery offers unprecedented capabilities for natural breast reconstruction.
- Technological innovations empower surgeons to achieve superior aesthetic and functional results.
Keywords:
Breast reconstructionacellular dermal matrix (ADM)breast implantsfat graftingimplant-based breast reconstructionlaser-assisted indocyanine green angiographyprosthetic-based breast reconstruction
