Implant-based breast reconstruction is currently performed with placement of the implant in a
subpectoral pocket beneath the pectoralis major muscle, by means of the dual-plane …

Background There is currently no consensus on the ideal plane for implant placement in
breast reconstruction. The study compares the clinical efficacy and safety between …

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 …

Advances in implantable biologic and synthetic products over the last decade have enabled
surgeons to replace traditional submuscular implant-based breast reconstruction techniques …

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

Background: Ideally, breast reconstruction is performed at the time of mastectomy in a single
stage with minimal scarring. However, postoperative complications with direct-to-implant …

Background: Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction offers the intuitive advantages of
shortening the reconstructive process and reducing costs. In the authors' practice, direct-to …

Background: Staged subpectoral expander-implant breast reconstruction is widely
performed. Disruption of the pectoralis major origin and the frequent occurrence of …

Background Prepectoral implant placement is an innovative option for breast reconstruction,
due to multiple advantages over subpectoral implant placement. The adoption of various …

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 …