Microvascular autologous breast reconstruction in the context of radiation therapy: Comparing two reconstructive algorithms. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Aug 2013, Vol. 132(2), 251-57.
Patel, K., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2013/08000/Microvascular_Autologous_Breast_Reconstruction_in.1.aspx
When postmastectomy radiation therapy is anticipated, delaying autologous reconstruction prevents radiation delivery issues and radiation-induced contour irregularities. Delayed-immediate autologous breast reconstruction may allow for maintenance of the breast skin envelope as compared with delayed reconstruction with the temporary insertion of a tissue expander. The authors compared perioperative complications and revision surgery rates of comparative cohorts to determine which method is preferable.
