Larger breast implants warranted for post-mastectomy reconstruction

Abstract

Aim: Our goal was to ascertain if there was a role for larger breast implants in breast reconstruction.

Methods: Patients that underwent mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction were identified and reviewed.

Results: Of the total specimens, 92 (14.7%) weighed more than 800 g with a mean weight of 1140 g (range 803 to 2177 g). Of the patients with these larger specimens, 45 (48.9%) selected the largest available implants (800 mL implants) for their reconstruction.

Conclusion: There are patients undergoing mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction who are unable to have reconstruction to their native breast volume because of the current implant-volume restrictions.

Keywords

Breast / reconstruction / implant

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