title: [Algorithm of breast reconstruction postmastectomia].
abstract: The breast reconstruction after mastectomy is part of the treatment of breast cancer. Objectives of breast reconstruction are to restore the breast volume, symmetry, and reconstruct the nipple areola complex. The form of action to perform depends on the intrinsic characteristics of the patient and the treatment performed. The reconstruction can be done by the insertion of implants or the use of autologous tissue. The choice of technique is still mainly on the morphology of the patient: thin, medium size, inflated. The morphology of the patient also influence the reconstruction technique. In women, mastectomy is a mutilating operation that creates a physical and psychic shock overlaps the awareness of being seriously ill. The evolution of breast reconstruction techniques has allowed the return to women suffering from cancer a complete bodily integrity.
authors.affiliation: Universitá degli Studi di Palermo.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gulotta
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012307:Risk Factors; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome