Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMedOpen access

One-Stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Concise Review.

Bertozzi N., Pesce M., Santi P., Raposio E.

Narrative Review, published in Biomed Res Int (2017) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Biomed Res Int (2017)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
29098159
PMCID
PMC5643043
DOI
10.1155/2017/6486859
Citations
59

Abstract (original English)

Background One-stage direct-to-implant immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is performed simultaneously with breast cancer resection. We explored indications, techniques, and outcomes of IBR to determine its feasibility, safety, and effectiveness. Material and methods We reviewed the available literature on one-stage direct-to-implant IBR, with or without acellular dermal matrix (ADM), synthetic mesh, or autologous fat grafting. We analyzed the indications, preoperative work-up, surgical technique, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. Results IBR is indicated for small-to-medium nonptotic breasts and contraindicated in patients who require or have undergone radiotherapy, due to unacceptably high complications rates. Only patients with thick, well-vascularized mastectomy flaps are IBR candidates. Expandable implants should be used for ptotic breasts, while anatomical shaped implants should be used to reconstruct small-to-medium nonptotic breasts. ADMs can be used to cover the implant during IBR and avoid muscle elevation, thereby minimizing postoperative pain. Flap necrosis, reoperation, and implant loss are more common with IBR than conventional two-staged reconstruction, but IBR has advantages such as lack of secondary surgery, faster recovery, and better quality of life. Conclusions IBR has good outcomes and patient-satisfaction rates. With ADM use, a shift from

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
BreastBreast ImplantsBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMammaplastyMastectomyQuality of LifeSurgical Flaps

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