Breast reconstruction with a subcutaneous tissue expander followed with a polyurethane-covered silicone breast implant

We have reexamined the subcutaneous route of reconstruction of the breast following mastectomy. For either delayed or immediate reconstruction of the breast, we have used a subcutaneously placed Radovan tissue expander, followed by expansion of the skin flap, then capsulotomy and insertion of the po...

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Published inAnnals of plastic surgery Vol. 20; no. 6; p. 517
Main Authors Artz, J S, Dinner, M I, Sampliner, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1988
Subjects
Adult
Breast - surgery
Female
Humans
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Middle Aged
Polyurethanes
Prostheses and Implants
Silicones
Surgery, Plastic - methods
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Summary:We have reexamined the subcutaneous route of reconstruction of the breast following mastectomy. For either delayed or immediate reconstruction of the breast, we have used a subcutaneously placed Radovan tissue expander, followed by expansion of the skin flap, then capsulotomy and insertion of the polyurethane-coated implant. The results of these procedures are presented after follow-up periods ranging from one and one-half to three years, with more than satisfactory results.
ISSN:0148-7043
DOI:10.1097/00000637-198806000-00003