Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction in Challenging Patients

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Dec;140(6S Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction):14S-21S. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004046.

Abstract

Implant-based reconstructions continue to remain on the forefront of breast reconstruction as the prepectoral approach gains popularity. This article reviews the challenging patients that surgeons face when evaluating their candidacy for prepectoral reconstruction. The prepectoral approach for thin, high body mass index and previously radiated patients will be reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Mastectomy / statistics & numerical data
  • Obesity / complications
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Surgical Flaps