[The Approach of Breast Reconstruction for Breast Cancer in Our Hospital]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2020 Feb;47(2):346-348.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The demand for breast reconstruction is expected to increase with the currently observed increase in the number of breast cancer patients. Among the 70 patients included in the study, 59 received tissue expanders, 1 received implant, and 10 received deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps. Complications were noted in is 11 patients who received tissue expanders. In this study, age>50 years and smoking were associated with higher rates of complication. Choosing an appropriate method for breast reconstruction is important. In addition with plastic surgery, an approach to reduce complications will be necessary in future.

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty*
  • Mastectomy
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tissue Expansion Devices