| Outcome following removal of infected tissue expanders in breast reconstruction: a 10-year experience. | |
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PMID: 17667404 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Although several studies have analyzed risk factors for tissue expander removal prior to permanent implant placement in breast reconstruction, the outcome following explantation because of infection is unknown. From a prospectively maintained database covering a 10-year period, 39 such patients were identified. Twelve (30.8%) had prior radiotherapy. Nine patients (23%) underwent reexpansion, 3 (7.7%) had a latissimus dorsi flap and expander, and 1 (2.6%) received a free transverse rectus abdominis flap. Recurrent infection occurred in 1 reexpanded patient. Two patients developed late contractures. All other reconstructions were successful. Twenty-six patients (66.7%) did not undergo secondary reconstruction, most commonly due to a combination of patient preference, cancer progression, and radiotherapy. After removal of an infected expander, most patients who are interested and remain good candidates can still be reconstructed. Reexpansion was successful in patients without prior radiotherapy. Secondary reconstruction with autologous tissue is appropriate when there is a history of radiotherapy. |
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Authors:
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Eric G Halvorson; Joseph J Disa; Babak J Mehrara; Brooke A Burkey; Andrea L Pusic; Peter G Cordeiro |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of plastic surgery Volume: 59 ISSN: 0148-7043 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Plast Surg Publication Date: 2007 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-01 Completed Date: 2007-10-03 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805336 Medline TA: Ann Plast Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 131-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Plastic and Reconstructive Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA. |
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Device Removal Female Humans Mammaplasty* Middle Aged Prospective Studies Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology* Time Factors Tissue Expansion Devices / adverse effects*, microbiology* |
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