Donor Site Satisfaction Following Autologous Fat Transfer for Total Breast Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With evolving breast cancer survival and patient preferences, it is essential that reconstructive surgeons worldwide continue searching for the best reconstruction technique for patients. Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is a relatively new technique for total breast reconstruction that has already proven to be effective and safe with all advantages of autologous tissue. However, little is known about the aesthetic results and satisfaction concerning donor sites.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to measure donor site satisfaction following AFT for total breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients.

Methods

Between May and August of 2021, participants of the BREAST- trial who were at least 24 months after their final reconstruction surgery were invited t

SUBMITTER: Wederfoort JLM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9830977 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature