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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pharmacology

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  • Cannabis use is increasing, posing challenges for surgical patients.
  • Its specific impact on breast surgery outcomes is not well understood.
  • This review examines evidence on cannabis use and complications in various breast procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current evidence on the outcomes and complications of cannabis use in breast surgery.
  • To identify specific risks associated with cannabis use across different breast procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library).
  • Studies reporting clinical outcomes for breast surgery patients with documented cannabis use were included.

Main Results:

  • Ten studies were included, showing cannabis users were younger and often used nicotine concurrently.
  • Cannabis use was linked to increased hematoma, wound healing issues, thromboembolism (autologous reconstruction), and infection (implant-based reconstruction).
  • Findings were inconsistent due to study design, small sample sizes, and varied definitions of cannabis use.

Conclusions:

  • Cannabis use may elevate perioperative risks (hematoma, infection, VTE) in implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction.
  • No significant impact on breast reduction or cosmetic augmentation outcomes was observed.
  • Limited evidence necessitates standardized assessments and prospective studies for better risk management.