Pressure ulcer of the breast after subcutaneous mastectomy and reconstruction with prosthesis.
A 28-year-old woman underwent bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with silicone gel-filled prostheses. Three months after surgery, she developed an acute pressure sore on one side, owing to prolonged pressure of the insensitive breast against a hard surface. This complication is presented, the literature on the subject is reviewed, and brief considerations and recommendations are made.
D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011312:Pressure; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers