Autogenous breast reconstruction for total mastectomies: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Mastectomies have a significant socio-psychological impact, motivating patients to undergo breast reconstruction. Initially, silicone implants were used to reconstruct the breast. However, breast implants have been the subject of successive crises throughout the years. Indeed, rupture, silicone bleeding, and capsular contracture remain topical. In 2019, the BIOCELL textured breast implants was banned and recalled due to the discovery of the breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). More recently, the breast implant illness has been depicted in the media. To cope with these issues and to respond to some patients' expectations for a natural reconstruction, plastic surgeons have developed autogenous solutions for breast reconstructio

SUBMITTER: Laurent R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777237 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature