Malekpour M, Malekpour F, Wang HTH. Breast reconstruction: Review of current autologous and implant-based techniques and long-term oncologic outcome. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(10): 2201-2212 [PMID: 37122510 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2201]
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Mahdi Malekpour, MD, Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States. ma_malekpour@yahoo.com
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2023; 11(10): 2201-2212 Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2201
Breast reconstruction: Review of current autologous and implant-based techniques and long-term oncologic outcome
Mahdi Malekpour, Fatemeh Malekpour, Howard Tz-Ho Wang
Mahdi Malekpour, Fatemeh Malekpour, Howard Tz-Ho Wang, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States
Author contributions: Malekpour M, Malekpour F, Wang HTH analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Mahdi Malekpour, MD, Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States. ma_malekpour@yahoo.com
Received: December 28, 2022 Peer-review started: December 28, 2022 First decision: January 30, 2023 Revised: February 13, 2023 Accepted: March 15, 2023 Article in press: March 15, 2023 Published online: April 6, 2023
Abstract
Implant-based reconstruction is the most common method of breast reconstruction. Autologous breast reconstruction is an indispensable option for breast reconstruction demanding keen microsurgical skills and robust anatomical understanding. The reconstructive choice is made by the patient after a discussion with the plastic surgeon covering all the available options. Advantages and disadvantages of each technique along with long-term oncologic outcome are reviewed.
Core Tip: Breast reconstruction can be achieved using autologous and implant-based techniques. Each method has its indications and contraindications accompanied by advantages and disadvantages. An astute plastic surgeon should have deep understanding of the nuances for each technique when consulting patients about reconstructive breast options.
