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 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.
Artz
J S
JS
Center for Plastic Surgery, Inc., Orange Village, OH 44122.
Dinner
M I
MI
Sampliner
J
J
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011140:Polyurethanes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
D011140:Polyurethanes; D012828:Silicones