title: Choice of technique for reconstruction.
abstract: This article discusses the complex set of issues that go into choosing a technique for breast reconstruction. These factors include not only the technical aspects of breast restoration, but oncologic care, psychologic factors, and patient preference. The various flap options and indications for them are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kroll
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D013524:Surgical Flaps