[Complications of autologous breast reconstruction].

[Complications of autologous breast reconstruction]. Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2019 Aug 02;: Authors: Meresse T, Chaput B, Grolleau JL, Gangloff D Abstract Flap reconstruction techniques are increasingly desired by French's patients and it represents almost half of breast reconstruction indications in 2017. The main reasons of this statistics are the growing concerns of the patients with breast implant of developing BIA-ALCL, as well as their desire of having a more natural reconstruction results without having any foreign bodies. The multiplication of autologous reconstruction techniques, especially microsurgical techniques which has been popularized in the recent years, makes possible to propose a reconstruction to the majority of patients without an implant. This type of reconstructions is associated with a significant number of complications; thus, a proper selection of patient should be done and a good knowledge of the surgical technique by the surgeon to reduce the complication. Our proposed study is divided into two main parts, the complications of the flap and the complications at the donor site. Based on the experience of our plastic surgery department in immediate and delayed breast reconstruction, the objective of this article is to describe and to analyze the possible complications of breast reconstruction by a flap and their surgical management in intra and post operatively. Our goal is to provide an algorithm for our young...
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research