Abstract
This chapter describes the surgical steps for the exchange of tissue expanders to permanent implants for breast reconstruction. It discusses preoperative markings, step-by-step intraoperative details, postoperative care, and possible complications. In addition to providing a sample dictation, it also suggests further readings in the techniques that assist with implant-based breast reconstruction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 145-148 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319406312 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319406299 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Breast reconstruction
- Capsulectomy
- Capsulorrhaphy
- Capsulotomy
- Implant exchange
- Implant-based breast reconstruction
- Tissue expanders for breast reconstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)