Reduction mastoplasty with submuscular implants for breast symmetrization in patients undergoing mastectomy

INTRODUCTION: Breast reconstruction with expanders/implants is one of the most common techniques used for the treatment of mastectomy-induced sequelae, due to the reduced surgical time and morbidity. However, the maintenance of long-term symmetrization in the contralateral breast remains a major cha...

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Main Authors: Lia Fleissig Ferreira, Ana Claudia Benjamim Burattini, Julia Broetto, Luiz Eduardo Felipe Abla, Luiz Henrique Gebrim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2016-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1728/en_v31n2a03.pdf