Evaluation of the effects of radiotherapy on breast reconstruction with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap

Evaluation of the effects of radiotherapy on breast reconstruction with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap

Introduction: Radiation negatively influences the results of breast reconstruction using implants. However, the effects of radiation on breast reconstruction with autologous tissue is still unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate the postoperative complications in patients who underwent...

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Main Authors: Marcela Caetano Cammarota, Marina de Souza Borgatto, João Pedro Pontes Camara, Diogo Borges Pedroso, Ricardo Cintra, Bruno Peixoto Esteves, Dhyego Molinari de Castro Curado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2018-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
Subjects:
breast surgery
breast cancer
surgical flap
radiotherapy
Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2036/en_v33n2a04.pdf

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