Breast cancer in the previously augmented breast Journal Article


Authors: McCarthy, C. M.; Pusic, A. L.; Disa, J. J.; Cordeiro, P. G.; Cody, H. S. 3rd; Mehrara, B.
Article Title: Breast cancer in the previously augmented breast
Abstract: Breast cancer in a previously augmented breast raises questions regarding cancer detection and staging, surgical and adjuvant treatment options, reconstructive outcomes, management of the contralateral breast, and continued breast cancer surveillance. This article explores the oncologic and reconstructive issues relevant to women desiring cosmetic breast implants and women with breast cancer who have undergone prior cosmetic breast augmentation. ©2007American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Keywords: treatment outcome; cancer surgery; surgical technique; review; cancer radiotherapy; cancer staging; cancer diagnosis; sentinel lymph node biopsy; breast cancer; mastectomy; breast neoplasms; breast reconstruction; mammaplasty; explant; postoperative complication; postoperative complications; breast tumor; partial mastectomy; patient safety; health; breast endoprosthesis; transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap; breast surgery; esthetic surgery; breast augmentation; tissue preservation
Journal Title: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Volume: 119
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0032-1052
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2007-01-01
Start Page: 49
End Page: 58
Language: English
DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000244748.38742.1f
PUBMED: 17255656
PROVIDER: scopus
DOI/URL:
Notes: --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 7" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: PRSUA" - "Source: Scopus"
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  1. Joseph Disa
    265 Disa
  2. Hiram S Cody III
    242 Cody
  3. Andrea Pusic
    300 Pusic
  4. Babak Mehrara
    454 Mehrara
  5. Peter G Cordeiro
    288 Cordeiro
  6. Colleen Marie McCarthy
    144 McCarthy