Breast reconstruction after mastectomy in patients with obesity: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Breast reconstruction in patients with obesity presents numerous challenges, both in terms of surgical technique and post-operative complication management. As breast reconstruction techniques continue to evolve, the armamentarium of reconstructive options for patients with obesity has vastly expanded. Options now include immediate or delayed, implant-based, autologous, or hybrid reconstruction. Determining the optimal breast reconstruction in this complex population requires nuanced and experienced decision-making.

Methods

A literature search was conducted to identify studies assessing breast reconstruction considerations in patients with obesity. The search was performed on PubMed and was limited to English language studies published between 1990 a

SUBMITTER: Cevallos P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777214 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature