Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction: Higher complication rate vs cosmetic benefits.
Daphne Gschwantler-KaulichCarmen LeserMohamed SalamaChristian Fridolin SingerPublished in: The breast journal (2018)
Whenever oncologically feasible, immediate IBBR should be offered to the patient. The advantages of immediate IBBR with a direct-to-implant procedure such as better cosmetic outcome and fewer surgical interventions should be weighed up against the relatively high overall complication rate associated with this procedure.