Impact of Adjuvant Radiotherapy on Free Flap Volume in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Scoping Review

Impact of Adjuvant Radiotherapy on Free Flap Volume in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Scoping Review

In autologous breast reconstruction, a sufficient flap volume is fundamental to restore breast shape and ensure an aesthetic outcome. After mastectomy, postoperative irradiation is regularly indicated in the oncological treatment algorithm. When administering radiation therapy after autologous recon...

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Main Authors: Pablo Pfister, Seraina L. C. Müller, Anna-Lena Eberhardt, Medea Rodriguez, Nadia Menzi, Martin Haug, Dirk J. Schaefer, Elisabeth A. Kappos, Tarek Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
breast reconstruction
free flap
flap volume
adjuvant radiotherapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/217

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