Marijuana's Impact On Implant-based Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have shown that chronic marijuana use is associated with increased vascular inflammation, endothelial damage, myocardial infarctions, strokes, arteritis, and cardiomyopathies; however, cannabis's effect on wound healing in immediate direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction is unknown. With the increasing prevalence of marijuana use, it is imperative to understand its effects on surgical outcomes.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients in a quaternary-care breast cancer center undergoing immediate DTI reconstruction. Patient demographics, operative details, and surgical complications were extracted through chart review. Active cannabis use was defined as use within 12 weeks of operation. Univariate and multivariable a

SUBMITTER: Al-Saghir T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11338254 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature