title: Intraoperative findings of cancer in delayed breast reconstruction: a dilemma?
abstract: Recurrence of breast cancer discovered at the time of reconstruction is rare. However, with increasing numbers of delayed postmastectomy reconstructions being performed, this scenario may become more common. There are no guidelines on how to manage this dilemma. There are two main issues: the effect on the patient and the effect on the reconstruction itself. The authors present two cases and discuss the factors involved in this difficult decision, along with their recommendations.
authors.affiliation: sukhrayatt@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Sukh S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Rayatt
authors.forename: Patrick K Y
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Goon
authors.forename: Samantha N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Alan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors