BMI Specific Complications Following Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy.

Helena Sophie LeitnerReinhard PauzenbergerInes Ana EdererChristine RadtkeStefan Hacker

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2021)

In our study cohort, BMI was not associated with a significantly higher risk of complications. However, postoperative complications significantly increased with a longer operative time and resulted in an extended length of hospital stay.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
body mass index
risk factors
weight gain
healthcare
emergency department
weight loss