title: Free flap breast reconstruction.
abstract: New advances in breast reconstruction are now an integral part of the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Microvascular free flap breast reconstruction is a complex surgical procedure requiring advanced nursing care both intra- and post-operatively in order to achieve maximum aesthetic results and facilitate the recovery process.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Giomuso
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Suster
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D010351:Patient Discharge; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*