36 Results Found

Background: Macromastia is a well-known issue in breast reconstruction. Skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM) was introduced as a skin-sparing mastectomy that utilizes a skin reduction pattern similar to breast reduction or breast lift surgery, specifically...

Background: Large recurrent phyllodes breast tumors are often malignant. Therefore, when taking the surgical decision, a simple mastectomy and immediate reconstruction must be considered. Case presentation: The patient, aged 40 years, with a benign p...

Background: The reconstruction of large breasts carries a heightened risk profile. While skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM) techniques facilitate the correction of breast ptosis, they are frequently associated with a high incidence of vascular complicati...

Introduction: The timing of contralateral symmetrisation in patients with large and ptotic breasts undergoing a unilateral skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM) is one of the most debated topics in the reconstructive field. There is no evidence to support t...

Background/Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate skin-sparing mastectomy with implant reconstruction complication rates in patients operated on due to high penetrant gene profile. All patients went to skin-sparing mastectomy with implant re...

Introduction of skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) led to a paradigm shift in breast reconstruction. Primary reconstructions have become the therapy of choice. At the same time, immediate autologous reconstructions are oncologically safe and aesthetically...

Background: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) following conservative mastectomy is the most common approach for women undergoing breast cancer surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the oncological outcomes of conservative mastectomy...

The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) implants has enhanced breast reconstruction. ADM is a biotechnologically designed human tissue of bovine or porcine origin in which tissue processing removes cellular antigens. In this case report, we describe...

Background: Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy has progressively shifted toward less invasive approaches. The pre-pectoral approach, avoiding muscle dissection, may reduce post-operative pain, surgical trauma, and recovery time. However...

(1) Introduction: In response to patient concerns about breast cancer recurrence, increased use of breast magnetic resonance imaging and genetic testing, and advancements in breast reconstruction techniques, mastectomy rates have been observed to ris...

Background: Impaired perfusion of the remaining skin flap after subcutaneous mastectomy can cause wound-healing disorders and consecutive necrosis. Personalized intraoperative imaging, possibly performed via the FLIR ONE thermal-imaging device, may a...

Autologous immediate breast reconstruction in large and ptotic breasts remains challenging. We aimed to identify independent risk factors for impaired wound healing and nipple necrosis after skin reducing wise pattern mastectomy in autologous reconst...

Several postmastectomy breast reconstruction techniques and procedures have been implemented, although with limited evaluation of benefits and adverse effects. We conducted a systematic review on the plane and timing of reconstruction, and on the use...

Purpose: This study seeks to evaluate MR imaging morphological factors and other covariates that influence the presence of residual glandular tissue after risk-reducing mastectomy in patients with a familial predisposition. Methods: We analyzed women...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this case series is to evaluate the outcomes and safety of video-assisted mastectomy, illustrating the harmonious collaboration of oncologic and plastic surgery. This novel minimally invasive technique allows immedia...

Introduction: Symptomatic calcifications of the breast or skin after breast cancer surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy are a rare entity, with only a few case reports published worldwide, reducing the patient’s quality of life, whilst asymptomati...

Introduction: Pre-pectoral breast reconstruction using implant and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has become one of the main techniques for immediate reconstruction after mastectomy, with variable approaches and complication rates reported in literatu...

Background: Breast cancer, irrespective of gender, stands as the most prevalent cancer globally, with an annual estimate of 2.3 million new cases. Surgical intervention, including therapeutic mastectomy (excluding prophylactic procedures), is perform...

Incidence of bilateral risk-reducing mastectomies (RRMs) is increasing. The aim of this study was to compare satisfaction, aesthetic and oncological outcomes in women undergoing RRM with implant-based reconstruction comparing nipple-sparing mastectom...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the histological results of the Onemytis^® plasma surgery device with Airplasma^® technology. We compared the efficacy and the effect on tissues of the new plasma electrocoagulation system with electrosurger...

Background/Objectives: In the setting of breast surgery, indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) allows estimating the perfusion of cutaneous tissues during surgical interventions, in order to reduce vascularization-related complications. This study has...

Background. In alloplastic breast reconstruction, the choice of implant positioning and the selection of periprosthetic devices is a critical and challenging decision. Surgeons must navigate between various biologic and synthetic meshes, including ac...

Background/Objectives: The rising incidence of breast cancer has led to more mastectomies and increased demand for reconstruction. While retropectoral reconstruction with expanders is common, it has complications like postoperative pain and animation...

Background: Skin- (SSM) and nipple-sparing (NSM) mastectomies are frequently performed surgeries with a considerable risk for post-operative hematoma or seroma. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a potent antifibrinolytic drug commonly used in many surgical fi...

Background: In high-risk breast cancer patients with skin infiltration, the administration of a uniform dose to superficial tissues is fundamental in order to reduce local skin relapse. A personalized bolus may prevent the potential inadequate dose d...

Background/Objectives: Robotic systems offer enhanced precision, dexterity, and visualization, which are essential in addressing the complex nature of plastic surgery procedures. Despite widespread adoption in other surgical specialties, such as urol...

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. The number of cases is increasing among young women, and consequently, breast reconstructions are performed more often. Postoperative complications, wound healing, and the quality of sc...

Background/Objectives: Breast cancer treatment increasingly incorporates immediate prepectoral prosthetic reconstruction after conservative mastectomy, including nipple-sparing (NSMs) and skin-sparing mastectomies (SSMs). Although recent data from th...

Background/Objectives: Radiotherapy of the chest wall after mastectomy frequently leads to fibrosis, reduced tissue elasticity, erythema, pain and chronic skin-related symptoms that complicate reconstructive strategies. Autologous fat grafting has be...

Women with BRCA gene mutations have a higher lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Furthermore, cancer is usually diagnosed at a younger age compared to the wild-type counterpart. Strategies for risk management include intensive surveillance or...

Two of the greatest challenges in breast reconstruction are mastectomy skin flap necrosis (MSFN) and autologous flap failure. This review summarizes current evidence regarding the usage of indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) in breast reconstruction...

Background: Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer with a poor survival rate. Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) with negative pathologic margins is critical for improved survival. We aim to study the potential...

Recurrent erysipelas is a common and clinically significant condition that poses challenges for both patients and healthcare systems. Each episode may damage lymphatic vessels, leading to chronic lymphedema, which perpetuates the risk of further rela...

Background: Radiation therapy is a crucial component of breast cancer treatment. However, it is well known to increase the risk of unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes and higher complication rates. The aim of this study is to provide further insight int...

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is often managed by lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy, despite its indolent features. Effective non-invasive treatment strategies could reduce the morbidity of DCIS treatment. We have exploited the h...

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of complete decongestive therapy (CDT) on reducing lymphedema and enhancing gross motor strength (GMS), functional ability in the upper arm, quality of life (QoL), and pain relief among women...