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Immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expansion.

J Ward1, I K Cohen, G A Knaysi

  • 1Department of Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Tissue expansion offers a safe and simple method for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. This technique effectively restores breast shape, size, and texture, leading to high patient satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Modified radical mastectomy often leaves insufficient tissue for prosthesis-based breast reconstruction.
  • Tissue expanders provide a viable option when muscle and skin are inadequate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of primary breast reconstruction using tissue expansion.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and complication rates associated with this technique.

Main Methods:

  • 31 patients underwent primary breast reconstruction with tissue expanders placed under the pectoralis major and serratus anterior.
  • Postoperative expansion aimed to achieve double the volume of the contralateral breast.
  • Techniques were used to create natural ptosis for symmetry.

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Main Results:

  • 22 patients completed reconstruction with a mean follow-up of 7 months.
  • Nine complications occurred: 5 deflations and 4 infections.
  • All reconstructions resulted in Baker I or Baker II ptosis.

Conclusions:

  • Primary breast reconstruction with tissue expansion is a safe and simple procedure.
  • The technique yields excellent results in terms of breast shape, size, texture, and patient satisfaction.