Postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction in the US continues to experience an
upward trend owing to heightened awareness, innovations in reconstructive technique …

Background: Within the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer, variations exist in
the reconstructive options offered and care provided. The authors evaluated plastic surgeon …

Background: Radiation therapy is increasingly used in breast cancer therapy. With total skin-
sparing mastectomy and nipple/areola complex preservation, defining the risks of various …

Background: The aims of the current study were to (1) measure trends in the type of
mastectomy performed,(2) evaluate sociodemographic/hospital characteristics of patients …

The landscape of breast reconstruction has changed significantly. This study assesses
trends in type of reconstruction performed after mastectomy and impact on immediate …

Importance Previous outcome studies comparing implant and autologous breast
reconstruction techniques have been limited by short-term follow-up, single-center design …

Background: Despite its benefits in body image, self-esteem, sexuality, and quality of life,
historically fewer than 25 percent of patients undergo immediate breast reconstruction. After …

Background Immediate, implant-only breast reconstruction is traditionally discouraged in
patients who receive radiation. It is not clear whether this widely recognized mantra of breast …

In patients who undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, choosing the appropriate
timing and the best method of reconstruction are essential to optimize outcomes and to …

Background We conducted a retrospective survey of American Society of Plastic Surgeons
to ascertain the current trends in breast reconstruction (BR). Methods Surveys were sent to …