Immediate Symmetrization of the Contralateral Breast in Breast Reconstruction-Revision, Complications, and Satisfaction: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is desirable to achieve breast symmetry after unilateral surgery for breast tumors. Thus, contralateral balancing is often required, but it is still debated whether symmetrization surgery should be performed alongside reconstruction or as a delayed procedure. Therefore, we aimed to compare revision rates, complication rates, and satisfaction levels between those who underwent immediate versus delayed symmetrization.

Methods

A systematic review was designed to summarize the revision surgery rates, complication rates, and satisfaction levels of patients who underwent contralateral breast symmetrization at the same time as breast reconstruction. We included articles published between 2010 and 2022 in databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase.

Results

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SUBMITTER: AlQhtani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10849434 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature