Current Trends in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Survey of American Society of Plastic Surgeons Members.

ABSTRACT: Prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction has recently gained increasing popularity, but there are limited data regarding national trends in the use of this technique. Our aim was to determine practice patterns related to prepectoral breast reconstruction among plastic surgeons, as well as to identify perceived advantages and disadvantages of this technique.

Methods

A 16-question electronic survey tool was distributed to 2535 members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Survey items focused on surgeon practices related to prepectoral reconstruction, in addition to their motivations for and concerns with performing the procedure.

Results

A total of 274 responses were received (10.8% response rate). Nearly half of respondents (48.4%) reported using prepectoral tec

SUBMITTER: Marks JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7489685 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature