The oncological safety of autologous fat grafting: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To present a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis evaluating the oncological safety of autologous fat grafting (AFG).

Summary background data

AFG for breast reconstruction presents difficulties during follow-up radiological exams, and the oncological potential of grafted fat is uncertain. Previous studies confirmed that the fatty tissue could be transferred under a good condition suitable would not interfere with mammographic follow-up, although the issue of oncological safety remains.

Methods

We reviewed the literature published until 01/18/2021. The outcomes were overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and local recurrence (LR). We included studies that evaluated women with breast cancer who undergone surgery followed by reco

SUBMITTER: Goncalves R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9004160 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature