The prognosis outcomes of autologous fat transfer for breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is a minimally invasive technique that employs a patient’s own fat to correct disfiguring sequelae for breast reconstruction in postoperative breast cancer patients. However, the results of studies on this topic were controversial. In order to explore the effect of AFT on breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, we included cohort studies and conducted a meta-analysis.

Methods

A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases for relevant studies published up to September 14, 2020. We identified the eligible studies based on the PICOS principles, populations (patients diagnosed with breast cancer), interventions (patients undergoing AFT after breast cancer surgery), con

SUBMITTER: Tian D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9346223 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature