Use of autologous fat grafting in reconstruction following mastectomy and breast conserving surgery: An updated systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Use of autologous fat grafting (AFG) for breast reconstructive surgery is gaining acceptance, but concerns regarding its efficacy and safety remain. We present a protocol for a systematic review that aims to update the findings since our previous systematic review on a number of outcomes of AFG.

Methods

The systematic review has been registered a priori (UIN: reviewregistry308). All study designs, including randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, case-controlled studies and case reports/series, reporting original data, on women undergoing AFG for breast reconstruction following mastectomy or breast conserving surgery, will be included. Six categorical outcomes will be assessed: oncological; clinical; aesthetic/functional; patient-reported; process; and rad

SUBMITTER: Agha RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6913570 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature