Review of Autologous Fat Grafting in Postmastectomy Reconstruction Patients: Nonroutine Diagnostics and Oncologic Safety

This study aims to characterize the oncologic and surgical safety of FG in women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) or implant-based reconstruction (IBR). Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for all patients undergoing FG at a multi-site single health system between 2015 to 2018. A total of 228 eligible breasts from 155 patients were identified using Current Procedural Terminology codes. Patients were divided by reconstructive technique. Bivariate analyses compared baseline characteristics and post-FG outcomes. Results: Mean age for patients undergoing ABR (129 breasts) was 52.8 years compared to 48.6 years for those undergoing IBR (99 breasts; P = 0.002). A heavier volume of fat was grafted per ABR breast (143.8mL) than per IBR breast (102.2mL; P = 0.002). Forty-seven (20.6%) breasts required FG revision, more frequently in ABR breasts (31.0%) than IBR breasts (7.1%; P
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast: Original Article Source Type: research