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Strategies for Prevention and Management of Postoperative Wounds and Scars Following Microsurgical Breast
Nicholas G Cuccolo1, David L Tran, Carter J Boyd
1Nicholas G. Cuccolo, MD, Plastic Surgery Resident, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, David L. Tran, MD, Plastic Surgery Resident, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, Carter J. Boyd, MD, MBA, Plastic Surgery Resident, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, Alay R. Shah, MD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, Roy G. Geronemus, MD, Director, Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, and Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, Ernest S. Chiu, MD, Professor of Plastic Surgery, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York.
General Purpose:
To provide an evidence-based review of strategies for the prevention and management of wounds and postoperative scars following microsurgical autologous breast reconstruction.
Target Audience:
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
After participating in this educational activity, the participant will: 1. Identify operative considerations to promote wound healing in microsurgical autologous breast reconstruction. 2. Synthesize management strategies for major flap complications following microsurgical autologous breast reconstruction. 3. Explain features in the assessment, prevention, and treatment of scars following microsurgical autologous breast reconstruction.
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