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Postmastectomy reconstruction

C E Horton, F E Rosato, F A Schuler

    Annals of Surgery
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Reconstructive surgery after mastectomy is increasingly accepted due to improved techniques. Modern methods using subpectoral pockets prevent complications and do not hinder cancer detection.

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    Annals of plastic surgery·1998

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic surgery
    • Oncology
    • Biomaterials

    Background:

    • Mastectomy, a procedure for breast cancer or risk reduction, often necessitates reconstructive surgery.
    • Patient acceptance of reconstructive surgery has grown with advancements in techniques and prostheses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of plastic reconstructive procedures following mastectomy.
    • To assess the safety and efficacy of current reconstructive techniques regarding complications and cancer surveillance.

    Main Methods:

    • Performed plastic reconstructive procedures in 104 patients post-prophylactic mastectomy and 88 patients post-mastectomy for cancer.
    • Utilized subpectoral pockets for implant placement.
    • Monitored for capsular contractions and assessed the impact on recurrent cancer detection.

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    Main Results:

    • No instances of capsular contractions were observed in patients with subpectoral pockets.
    • The materials used in reconstruction did not impede the detection of recurrent breast cancer.

    Conclusions:

    • Subpectoral pocket placement is an effective technique for breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, minimizing capsular contracture.
    • Current reconstructive materials and techniques are safe and do not compromise oncologic surveillance.