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Review
. 2017 Jul 20:21:96-104.
doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2017.07.047. eCollection 2017 Sep.

Breast reconstruction with anatomical implants: A review of indications and techniques based on current literature

Marco Gardani  1   2   3 , Nicolò Bertozzi  2   3 , Michele Pio Grieco  2   3 , Marianna Pesce  4   5 , Francesco Simonacci  2   3 , PierLuigi Santi  4   5 , Edoardo Raposio  2   3
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Review

Breast reconstruction with anatomical implants: A review of indications and techniques based on current literature

Marco Gardani et al. Ann Med Surg (Lond). .

Abstract

One important modality of breast cancer therapy is surgical treatment, which has become increasingly less mutilating over the last century. Breast reconstruction has become an integrated part of breast cancer treatment due to long-term psychosexual health factors and its importance for breast cancer survivors. Both autogenous tissue-based and implant-based reconstruction provides satisfactory reconstructive options due to better surgeon awareness of "the ideal breast size", although each has its own advantages and disadvantages. An overview of the current options in breast reconstruction is presented in this article.

Keywords: Autologous reconstruction; Breast cancer; Plastic surgery; Prosthetic implants.

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Bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy, preoperative design.
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Periareolar skin incision.
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All breast tissue removed.
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Textured implant.
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Anatomical silicone implant.
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Left mastectomy before reconstruction.
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Left mastectomy post two stage reconstruction.
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