title: Breast reconstruction.
abstract: This article reviews the most common procedures utilized by plastic surgeons for breast reconstruction. It discusses the different types of autologous reconstruction and modifications of each. When autologous tissue is not an option, reconstruction using an implant is explored. The other breast may require surgery in order to gain symmetry. Surgical options for the opposite breast include breast augmentation, mastopexy, or breast reduction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
authors.forename: Pamela M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Antoniuk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors