title: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
abstract: This activity is designed for primary care physicians.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To appreciate the significant advances and current techniques in breast reconstruction after mastectomy and realize the positive physical and emotional benefits to the patient.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  1. Understand basic and anatomic principles of breast reconstruction. 2. Discuss the options for breast reconstruction: a) immediate versus delayed; b) autologous tissue versus implant; and c) stages of reconstruction and ancillary procedures. 3. Provide a comprehensive overview of the risks and benefits of, as well as the alternatives to, each approach so primary care physicians can counsel patients effectively.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Weiss
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018427:Breast Implants; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D011320:Primary Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013524:Surgical Flaps