title: [Immediate and late reconstruction of the breast using tissue expanders].
abstract: From 1988 up to 1994, 64 patients were submitted to reconstruction of the breast using tissue expanders. A silicone prosthesis was implanted in a second operation. The technique was used both for immediate and delayed breast reconstruction after radical modified mastectomies. Surgical procedures as well as indications, advantages and complications of the technique were discussed. Good results were achieved in 89% of cases. Tissue expander is a valid option for breast reconstruction even though late complications due to the capsular contraction did occur.
authors.affiliation: Disciplina de Cirurgia Plástica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Carramaschi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gemperli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Speranzini
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ferreira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D013997:Time Factors; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones
vernacular_title: Reconstrução mamária imediata e tardia com expansores de tecidos.