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Expandable anatomical implants in breast reconstructions: a prospective study

S Mahdi1, T Jones, S Nicklin

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Countess of Chester Hospital, UK.

British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|December 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Expandable anatomical implants enable successful one-stage breast reconstruction, offering a viable alternative to traditional two-stage methods. This approach yielded satisfactory results with minimal complications in a prospective patient study.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Two-stage anatomical breast reconstruction has been successful.
  • The study aimed to transition to one-stage reconstruction using expandable anatomical implants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance and outcomes of one-stage breast reconstruction using expandable anatomical implants.
  • To assess the complication rates and patient satisfaction with this novel approach.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted on 20 patients undergoing one-stage breast reconstruction with expandable anatomical implants.
  • The study period spanned from February 1996 to June 1996, with a mean follow-up of 10.1 months.

Main Results:

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  • Sixty-three reconstructions were performed between September 1995 and December 1996.
  • Very satisfactory results were achieved overall.
  • Minor complications occurred in 3 patients, and 7 patients required minor secondary adjustments.

Conclusions:

  • One-stage breast reconstruction with expandable anatomical implants is a successful and effective technique.
  • This method offers a favorable alternative to two-stage procedures, with a low rate of complications.