Shane C. Kim, M.D. - Komenoregon.org
Shane C. Kim, M.D. - Komenoregon.org
Shane C. Kim, M.D. - Komenoregon.org
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Breast Reconstruction‐ Prosthetic<br />
• Pros<br />
• Effective and common<br />
form of reconstruction<br />
• Scar only at mastectomy<br />
site<br />
• Shorter hospital stay<br />
• Good for patients who are<br />
not a candidate for<br />
autologous reconstruction<br />
• Cons<br />
• Needs two separate<br />
surgeries to complete but<br />
shorter<br />
• Time delay for expansion<br />
• Use of prosthetic material<br />
may be disconcerting to<br />
some patients<br />
• Capsular Contracture<br />
• Increases with radiation<br />
• Implant rupture
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