Comparing morbidity rates between wise pattern and standard horizontal elliptical mastectomy incisions in patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction

ConclusionPatients should be counseled WPM is associated with higher rates of skin flap necrosis. However, this does not translate into higher rates of revisional procedures or return to OR.

Source: The Breast Journal - November 16, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jinny Gunn, John Dortch, Sarvam TerKonda, Kayla Schilling, Zhou Li, Nancy Diehl, Tammeza Gibson, Sanjay Bagaria, Galen Perdikis, Sarah McLaughlin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research