The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on alloplastic breast reconstruction: An analysis of national outcomes.

Sarah N ChiangMichael J FinnanGary B SkolnickJustin M SacksJoani M Christensen

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2022)

Immediate alloplastic breast reconstruction shifted towards outpatient procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic with noninferior complication rates. Therefore, a paradigm shift towards outpatient reconstruction for certain patients may be safe. However, decreased reoperations in outpatients may represent undiagnosed complications and warrant further investigation.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
quality improvement
type diabetes
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle