The Effects of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.

Kassra GarossiYooJin YoonJulian WinocourDavid W MathesChristodoulos Kaoutzanis

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2024)

Our study illustrates that there is an increased risk of postoperative complications associated with higher BMI classes. Understanding these data are imperative for providers to adequately stratify patients and guide the procedural decision-making.

Keyphrases

body mass index
patients undergoing
breast reconstruction
decision making
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
weight gain
prognostic factors
physical activity
bone marrow
stem cells
cell therapy
data analysis
artificial intelligence