The use of implants for breast reconstruction began over four decades ago, with implants
initially placed in the prepectoral space. Concerns arose regarding the high incidence of …

Background: In the past decade, surgeons have increasingly advocated for a return to
prepectoral breast reconstruction with claims that surgical mesh (including acellular dermal …

Implant-related breast reconstruction can be divided into subpectoral breast reconstruction
(SPBR) and prepectoral breast reconstruction (PPBR) according to the different anatomical …

Background: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) is currently the most frequently
performed reconstructive technique post mastectomy. Even though submuscular IBR …

BACKGROUND The facet of breast reconstruction has evolved from complex surgery to
simple implant-based breast reconstruction. Minimal invasive surgery or Prepectoral breast …

Background Implant-based reconstruction is currently the most common postmastectomy
breast reconstruction modality with over 86,000 procedures performed in 2017. Although …

Purpose Prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction is being increasingly performed
over subpectoral reconstruction because of the reduced invasiveness of the procedure …

Methods A retrospective 2-group comparative chart review study was performed (June 2015–
January 2017) to identify all patients who underwent prepectoral direct-to-implant breast …

Background: Prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction has gained popularity
because of advantages over the subpectoral technique. Acellular dermal matrix use with …

Background: Continued evolution of implant-based breast reconstruction involves
immediate placement of the implant above the pectoralis muscle. The shift to prepectoral …