breast reconstruction

Original Research

Are Large Intraoperative Fill Volumes Associated With Increased Complications After Tissue Expander Placement?

02/24/2023

Nikita Kadakia, MD¹; Austin R Swisher²; Priya G Lewis, MD¹; Mark J Landau, MD, PhD¹; Jeremy Kubiak, MD¹; Waseem Mohiuddin, MD¹; Hahns Y Kim, MD¹

Nikita Kadakia, MD1; Austin R Swisher...

This study evaluates whether a higher initial intraoperative tissue expander fill volume is associated with higher complication rates in patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander placement.

This study evaluates whether a...

02/24/2023

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Figure 1. Percent of breast reconstruction patients utilizing each research source prior to the initial appointment. The majority of patients (71.7%) conducted an internet search, whereas the second-most-referenced source was friends/family (43.3%). No patients used a phone application or course prior to the first appointment.

Original Research

One Size Does Not Fit All; Patient Preference for Breast Reconstruction Education Materials

09/21/2022

Shreya Raman, MD¹; Lauren E Powell, MD²; Emily S Andersen, MD³; Lauren C Nigro, MD⁴

Shreya Raman, MD1; Lauren E Powell, M...

The aim of this study is to determine patient preferences for breast reconstruction education modalities based on demographic variables. Regardless of age, education, or ethnicity, most patients prefer books/written materials and video...

The aim of this study is to...

09/21/2022

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Case Q&A

Red Breast Syndrome: Complete Resolution Following Replacement of Acellular Dermal Matrices With Acellular Collagen Matrices

09/06/2022

Alyssa M Simpson, MD¹; Brooke E Barrow, MEng²; Samuel L Corey, MD³; Milind D Kachare, MD³; Joshua H Choo, MD³; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD³

Alyssa M Simpson, MD1; Brooke E Barro...

Red breast syndrome has emerged as a hot topic in the plastic surgery literature. This clinical phenomenon remains poorly understood regarding risk factors, demographics, etiology, management strategies, and long-term sequelae.

Red breast syndrome has emerged...

09/06/2022

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Original Research

Restoring Breast Volume in High BMI Patients: A Single-Center Review of Breast Reconstruction Using Hyperinflated Saline Implants

07/21/2022

Milind D Kachare, MD¹; Swapnil D Kachare, MD, MBA²; Bradley J Vivace, MD³; Omar Elfanagely, MD⁴; Brooke Barrow, MEng⁵; Adam O’Toole, MD¹; Alyssa M Simpson, MD¹; Rachel Safeek, MPH⁵; Joshua H Choo, MD¹; Terry M McCurry, MD¹; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD¹

Milind D Kachare, MD1; Swapnil D Kach...

Breast reconstruction in the obese patient is often fraught with poor patient satisfaction due to inadequate volume restoration. This study sought to determine the safety and efficacy of off-label hyperinflation of saline implants for breast...

Breast reconstruction in the...

07/21/2022

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Figure 1. Modification to the superomedial pedicle.

Original Research

Modified Superomedial Pedicle Breast Reduction or Mastopexy for Patients With Medially Positioned Nipple Areola Complex

05/12/2022

Max Mandelbaum, MD; Peter William Henderson, MD

Max Mandelbaum, MD; Peter William Hen...

The M-SMP technique for breast reduction and mastopexy is a novel modification to the standard superomedial pedicle technique that can be used to address a medially positioned nipple areola complex. The design is recommended in patients with...

The M-SMP technique for breast...

05/12/2022

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Figure 3. A 29-year-old female patient presenting with BII mastodynia bilaterally underwent total capsulectomy to remove the saline-filled implants (top left and right) and capsules (bottom left and right). The capsule was removed from the implant for better visualization.

Original Research

Breast Implant Illness: Treatment Using Total Capsulectomy and Implant Removal

03/16/2022

Stephen E. Metzinger, MD, FACS^1,2; Christopher Homsy, MD³; Magnus J. Chun, BS¹; Rebecca C. Metzinger, MD⁴

Stephen E. Metzinger, MD, FACS1,2; Ch...

This article presents novel outcomes and suggestions for plastic surgeons in managing breast implant illness using total capsulectomy and breast implant removal.

This article presents novel...

03/16/2022

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Application of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy with Full-Coverage Dressings After Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Incision healing after mastectomy and immediate reconstruction can be supported with closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT), which removes exudate, helps to hold the incision e...

01/28/2021

Single-stage Extremity Reconstruction through the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices: the Power of Dermal Matrices in the Face of Patient Preference or Extreme Non-compliance

The use of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) in extremity reconstruction often involve two-stage reconstruction. Two-stage procedures are generally conducted on patients with large defects...

11/23/2020