breast reconstruction

Risk stratification of surgical site outcomes by body mass index in autologous breast reconstruction: An analysis of a globally federated electronic medical record network in improving patient safety

AIM: With an annual US incidence exceeding 300,000, breast cancer remains an extremely devastating disease1. Furthermore, the average American Body Mass Index (BMI) of 26.5 indicates that...

Devinder P. Singh , MD;

Tripp L. Holton , MD;

Susan Taghioff ;

Benjamin Slavin , BS;

08/19/2021

Review

Breast Reconstruction With Local Flaps: Don’t Forget Grandma

04/12/2021

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Christina N. Kapsalis , BS;

Michael Ablavsky , MD;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Sara Abell , BS;

Bradley J. Vivace , BS, MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Luke T. Meredith , BS;

Demonstrate the utility of RPFs in OBS via a case series involving 5 patients who underwent lumpectomy or resection of cutaneous lesions with reconstruction via 3 different iterations of RPFs.

Demonstrate the utility of RPFs...

04/12/2021

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Original Research

Influence of Weight Loss on Volumetric Change in Contralateral Breast During 2-Stage Breast Reconstruction

03/27/2021

Hirotaka Suga , MD;

Tomohiro Shiraishi , MD;

Akihiko Takushima , MD;

Change in body weight, and massive weight loss in particular, is an important factor for volumetric changes in the contralateral breast during 2-stage unilateral breast reconstruction.

Change in body weight, and...

03/27/2021

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Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction With the Totally Autologous Latissimus Dorsi Flap in the Thin, Small-Breasted Woman: Give It More Thought!

03/27/2021

Fawz Kazzazi , BA, MB, MA, LLM, MBA;

Rosanna C. Ching , MBChB, MRCS;

Charles M. Malata , BSc, MBChB, FRCS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast);

We recommend that the total autologous latissimus dorsi flap should be given more consideration when planning immediate breast reconstruction in this challenging group of thin, small-breasted patients

We recommend that the total...

03/27/2021

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Optimizing Results of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy Utilizing the Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Tissue Expander Technique: A Single-Center Experience

03/27/2021

Waseem Mohiuddin , BS, MD;

Guillaume S. Chevrollier , MD;

Patrick J. Greaney Jr., MD;

Matthew P. Jenkins , MD;

Steven E. Copit , MD;

The purpose of this study was to examine the complication rates of the latissimus dorsi flap as compared with the complication rates of implant-based reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy.

The purpose of this study was to...

03/27/2021

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Original Research

A Simple and Practical Method for Setting Up a Criterion of Projection of Silicone Breast Implant After Simple Mastectomy

03/27/2021

Jiro Ando , MD;

Michiko Harao , MD, PhD;

Masaru Takemae , MD;

Kazuo Kishi , MD, PhD;

Naohiro Ishii , MD, PhD;

The present study aimed at a quantitative analysis based on decreased projection of the reconstructed side compared with silicone breast implant projection and to develop a new method for simple and practical decision of silicone breast...

The present study aimed at a...

03/27/2021

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A New Criterion for the Application of 2-Stage Implant-Only Breast Reconstruction Using a Classification Based on the Rostrocaudal Distance Along the Chest Wall Between the Lowest Point of the Breast and Inframammary Fold

03/27/2021

Jiro Ando , MD;

Michiko Harao , MD, PhD;

Kazuo Kishi , MD, PhD;

Masaru Takemae , MD;

Naohiro Ishii , MD, PhD;

This study aimed to evaluate degree of breast ptosis based on the rostrocaudal distance between the IMF to the lowest point of the breast and suggest a useful and practical criterion for obtaining good aesthetic good outcomes and a...

This study aimed to evaluate...

03/27/2021

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Review

Systemic Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: What the Plastic Surgeon Should Know

03/27/2021

Mark Sisco , MD, FACS;

James Ward , MD;

Michael A. Howard , MD;

Chad M. Teven , MD;

Daniel B. Schmid , MD;

Types, indications, and common regimens of systemic forms of therapy offered in early-stage breast cancer are reviewed, with further detail on the mechanism of action, approved uses, major toxicities, and relevance to breast reconstruction of...

Types, indications, and common...

03/27/2021

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Bilateral Reduction Mammaplasty as an Oncoplastic Technique for the Management of Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Women with Macromastia

03/27/2021

Russell E. Ettinger , MD;

Shailesh Agarwal , MD;

Paul H. Izenberg , MD;

Richard J. Beil , MD;

Daniel G. Sherick , MD;

Bilateral Reduction Mammaplasty as an Oncoplastic Technique for the Management of Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Women with Macromastia Russell E. Ettinger, MD,a Shailesh Agarwal, MD,a Paul H. Izenberg, MD,b Richard J. Beil, MD,b and...

Bilateral Reduction...

03/27/2021

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Change in Body Mass Index After Breast Reconstruction and Associated Complications

03/27/2021

Christine Laronga , MD, FACS;

Bradford T. Miller , MS;

Jonathan Lopez , MD;

Paul D. Smith , MD;

Erin L. Doren , MD;

Matthew A. Applebaum , MD, MBA, MS;

Change in Body Mass Index After Breast Reconstruction and Associated Complications Matthew A. Applebaum, MS,a Bradford T. Miller, MS,a Jonathan Lopez, MD,a Erin L. Doren, MD,b Christine Laronga, MD, FACS,c and Paul D. Smith,...

Change in Body Mass Index...

03/27/2021

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