Open AccessVisualized pre- and subpectoral implant placement for immediate breast reconstruction
Author(s) -
Diana L. Dyrberg,
Camilla Bille,
Gudjon Leifur Gunnarsson,
Jens Ahm Sørensen,
Jørn Bo Thomsen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
gland surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.643
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2227-8575
pISSN - 2227-684X
DOI - 10.21037/gs.2019.05.09
Subject(s) - medicine , breast reconstruction , implant , ptosis , deformity , capsular contracture , breast implant , breast augmentation , animation , surgery , breast cancer , computer science , computer graphics (images) , cancer
The use of mesh for immediate breast reconstruction was introduced almost two decades ago. Lately, the number of prepectoral direct to implant breast reconstructions has increased as this technique seems to leave an unimpaired muscle function and may lead to less or no breast animation deformity (BAD) and quicker recovery. However, challenges still remain as there is a risk of thin tissue coverage, visible implant edges and secondary ptosis. In this visualized surgery paper, we visualize the technical disparities between the sub- and prepectoral direct to implant breast reconstruction.