Background. One‐stage direct‐to‐implant immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is
performed simultaneously with breast cancer resection. We explored indications …

Background: The availability of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and synthetic mesh products
has prompted plastic surgeons to revisit subcutaneous implant-based breast reconstruction …

Purpose The aim of this systematic review is to update and synthesize new evidence on
BREAST-Q questionnaire's ability to reflect patient-reported outcomes in women who have …

Background and objectives: Breast cancer treatment has deeply changed in the last fifty
years. Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) were introduced for breast reconstruction, with …

Of the nearly 90,000 implant-based breast reconstructions performed in the United States,
the majority use internal soft-tissue support. Aesthetically, these constructs may allow for …

Introduction This study compares the perioperative results, aesthetic outcome and oncologic
safety of single-port insufflation endoscopic nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy …

Background The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is largely used in breast reconstruction. The aim
of this study is to evaluate and compare the advantage of the LD flap in association with an …

Purpose Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have been incorporated into clinical trials for
many symptoms and medical conditions. A transition from paper-based capture of PROs to …

The most common malignancy in women, breast cancer remains a major medical challenge
that affects the life of thousands of patients every year. With recognized benefits to body …

Background: Data heterogeneity and methodologic errors hinder the ability to draw clinically
meaningful conclusions from studies using the BREAST-Q Reconstruction Module patient …