[Minimal scarring in immediate breast reconstruction with silicone implants].
Immediate breast reconstruction using silicone implants has proven to be an effective and safe method. Disadvantageous are the two-stage procedure with expander and implant and the visibility of the oblique mastectomy scar. Using a skin-sparing mastectomy technique with a periareolar incision only, preparation of a muscle flap containing Mm. obliquus externus, serratus anterior und pectoralis major and a special wound closure, excellent reconstruction results with almost invisible scars may be achieved in just one operative setting.
Gabka
C J
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Praxis für Plastische Chirurgie, Böcklinstrasse 1, 80638 Munich, Germany.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D015414:Mastectomy, Subcutaneous; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012828:Silicones; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors
D012828:Silicones