Breast Reconstruction after Breast Cancer Surgery

Breast reconstruction can help to address the disfigurement and reduce passive emotion impact that often follow mastectomy.The decision whether to pursue reconstruction and the choice of reconstructive strategy are individualized decisions that must take into account the patients body characteristics,overall health,breast cancer treatment plan,and personal preferences.Breast reconstruction broadly include implant-based reconstruction or autologous reconstruction.Both saline-filled and silicone gel-filled implants are safe and effective options for implant-based reconstruction.Autologous reconstruction usually uses the tissue from the abdomen,free abdominal flap technique allowing preservation of the abdominal muscles resulting in less abdominal complication after the reconstruction.Both implant-based and autologous procedures have advantages and drawbacks,and both types of reconstruction may be compromised by subsequent radiation therapy.