Comparative complications of prepectoral versus subpectoral breast reconstruction in patients with breast cancer: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the complications associated with prepectoral breast reconstruction (PBR) compared to subpectoral breast reconstruction (SBR) in patients diagnosed with breast cancer.

Materials and methods

A comprehensive search was performed in four databases, including Medline, Embase, Web of Science and CENTRAL, to collect literature published up until December 31, 2024. In addition, we conducted a thorough manual examination of the bibliographies of the identified papers, as well as pertinent reviews and meta-analyses. We conducted a search on three clinical trial registries, namely ClinicalTrials.gov, Controlled-trials.com, and Umin.ac.jp/ctr/index.htm. Meta-analyses were conducted on total complications, hematoma, infection, wound heali

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11385603 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature