Meta-analysis of prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction: guide to patient selection and current outcomes.
Olivia AbbateNikki RosadoNikhil SobtiBrittany L VieiraEric C LiaoPublished in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2020)
Prepectoral breast reconstruction has surged in popularity in recent years. This review and large-scale analysis corroborates current literature reporting a favorable safety profile with emphasis on patient selection. Variability in skin flap thickness and vascularity mandates thoughtful selection of patients whose overall health and intra-operative skin flap assessment can tolerate a muscle-sparing reconstruction.
Keyphrases
- breast reconstruction
- systematic review
- soft tissue
- end stage renal disease
- case report
- healthcare
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- public health
- prognostic factors
- wound healing
- skeletal muscle
- meta analyses
- randomized controlled trial
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- emergency department
- health information
- metabolic syndrome
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- minimally invasive
- weight loss
- drug induced