Postmastectomy reconstruction: An approach to patient selection Journal Article
| Authors: | Disa, J. J.; McCarthy, C. M.; Mehrara, B. J.; Pusic, A. L.; Hu, Q. Y.; Cordeiro, P. G. |
| Article Title: | Postmastectomy reconstruction: An approach to patient selection |
| Abstract: | The overriding goal of reconstructive breast surgery is to satisfy the patient with respect to her own self-image and expectations. Ultimately, individualized selection of a reconstructive technique for each patient will be a predominant factor in achieving a reconstructive success. The authors reviewed their institutional experience with postmastectomy reconstruction over the past 2 years and discuss indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of autogenous tissue and prosthetic breast reconstruction. © 2009 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. |
| Keywords: | adolescent; adult; aged; aged, 80 and over; middle aged; cancer surgery; graft infection; retrospective studies; young adult; major clinical study; salvage therapy; patient selection; cancer radiotherapy; clinical practice; treatment indication; medical decision making; breast cancer; mastectomy; breast reconstruction; mammaplasty; graft necrosis; retrospective study; postoperative complication; graft failure; breast endoprosthesis; autograft; breast prosthesis; transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap; decision making; hematoma; pedicled skin flap; seroma; superficial inferior epigastric artery flap; treatment contraindication |
| Journal Title: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Volume: | 124 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0032-1052 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2009-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 43 |
| End Page: | 52 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31818b9005 |
| PUBMED: | 19346999 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 4" - "Export Date: 30 November 2010" - "CODEN: PRSUA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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