The evolution of autologous breast reconstruction
Domenico Costanzo, Marco Klinger, Andrea Lisa, Luca Maione, Andrea Battistini, Valeriano Vinci
Abstract
With breast cancer (BC) becoming more treatable, breast reconstruction has become an integral part of BC treatment. Nowadays, implant-based breast reconstruction is more common. However, there is a growing interest in autologous breast reconstruction due to the increasing awareness of implant-related complications. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of autologous reconstruction techniques of the breast and the nipple-areolar complex (NAC).
Topics & Concepts
Breast reconstructionBreast cancerMedicineImplantSurgeryCancerInternal medicineBreast Implant and ReconstructionReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesReconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques