Breast reconstruction: the contralateral breast.
Evaluation and treatment of the contralateral breast is an integral component of the reconstructive process. Communication and planning with the patient in regards to management of the CB will maximize the reconstructive result and patient satisfaction.
VanderKam
V M
VM
Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, USA.
Achauer
B M
BM
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation*