Delayed, two-staged autologous breast reconstruction: an approach to improving delayed reconstructive outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00238-020-01668-2
Abstract: Background Optimizing esthetics in delayed breast reconstruction is a challenge, as there is a lack of breast volume and native breast skin. Abdominal flaps are commonly used for patients desiring autologous reconstruction, but the result… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; expander placement; breast; delayed two ... See more keywords
A Case for the Use of the 5-Item Modified Frailty Index in Preoperative Risk Assessment for Tissue Expander Placement in Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002771
Abstract: BACKGROUND Preoperative risk assessment is essential in determining which surgical candidates will have the most to gain from an operation. The 5-item modified frailty index (mFI-5) has been validated as an effective way to determine… read more here.
Keywords: expander placement; index; tissue expander; risk ... See more keywords
A 10-Year Experience with Mastectomy and Tissue Expander Placement to Facilitate Subsequent Radiation and Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-017-5956-6
Abstract: BackgroundAn integrated approach to skin sparing mastectomy with tissue expander placement followed by radiotherapy and delayed reconstruction was initiated in our institution in 2002. The purpose of this study was to assess the surgical outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; tissue expander; mastectomy tissue; expander placement ... See more keywords