Open AccessImmediate two-stage tissue expander vs single-stage direct-to-implant breast reconstruction: two case reports of identical twins with BRCA 2 mutation
Author(s) -
Aleš Porčnik,
Uroš Ahčan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
zdravniški vestnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1581-0224
pISSN - 1318-0347
DOI - 10.6016/zdravvestn.1283
Subject(s) - breast reconstruction , tissue expander , medicine , implant , stage (stratigraphy) , breast implant , brca mutation , single stage , breast tissue , surgery , breast cancer , cancer , paleontology , aerospace engineering , engineering , biology
In order to achieve the best aesthetic result after immediate implant-based breast reconstruction, all the advantages and disadvantages of two-stage tissue expander and single-stage direct-to-implant breast reconstruction should be considered. Decision about the type of implant-based reconstruction is based on the consultations outcomes after multidisciplinary team meeting of breast and reconstructive specialist, but patients own wishes should be prioritised.