The Efficacy of Simultaneous Breast Reconstruction and Contralateral Balancing Procedures in Reducing the Need for Second Stage Operations

The Efficacy of Simultaneous Breast Reconstruction and Contralateral Balancing Procedures in Reducing the Need for Second Stage Operations

BackgroundPatients having unilateral breast reconstruction often require a second stage procedure on the contralateral breast to improve symmetry. In order to provide immediate symmetry and minimize the frequency and extent of secondary procedures, we began performing simultaneous contralateral bala...

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Main Authors: Mark L Smith, Emily M Clarke-Pearson, Michael Vornovitsky, Joseph H Dayan, William Samson, Mark R Sultan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2014-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
Breast neoplasms
Mammoplasty
Free tissue flaps
Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-41-535.pdf

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