Journal article
Complications and Burden of 2-Stage Tissue Expander to Implant-Based Reconstructive Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Abstract
Introduction: Two-stage reconstruction with a tissue expander/implant (TE/I) technique remains the most common breast reconstructive approach following mastectomy. This study analyzes the post-operative complications and burden associated with 2-stage TE/I reconstruction independent of acellular dermal matrix (ADM). Methods: A retrospective chart review identified patients that underwent 2-stage, reconstruction with TE/I without ADM. …
Authors
Churchill IF; Gallo L; Dunn E; Leveille CF; McRae MH; Avram R; Voineskos SH; Coroneos CJ
Journal
Plastic Surgery, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 201–207
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
May 2025
DOI
10.1177/22925503231217517
ISSN
2292-5503