Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction. [Review]
Citation: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 140(5S Advances in Breast Reconstruction):51S-59S, 2017 NovPMID: 29064922Department: Surgery/Plastic SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Breast Implantation/mt [Methods] | *Breast Neoplasms/su [Surgery] | *Mammaplasty/mt [Methods] | *Pectoralis Muscles/su [Surgery] | Breast Implants | Female | HumansYear: 2017ISSN:- 0032-1052
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Oncologic and reconstructive advancements in the management of patients with breast cancer and at high risk for breast cancer have led to improved outcomes and decreased patient morbidity. Traditional methods for prosthetic breast reconstructions have utilized total or partial muscle coverage of prosthetic devices. Although effective, placement of devices under the pectoralis major muscle can be associated with increased pain due to muscle spasm and animation deformities. Prepectoral prosthetic breast reconstruction has gained popularity in the plastic surgery community, and long-term outcomes have become available. This article will review the indications, technique, and current literature surrounding prepectoral prosthetic breast reconstruction.
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