Breast Reconstruction - 15/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.suc.2007.01.004
Emily Hu, MD a 
, Amy K. Alderman, MD, MPH a, b, ⁎
, Amy K. Alderman, MD, MPH a, b, ⁎ a Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
b VA Center for Practice Management and Outcomes Research, Ann Arbor VA Health Care System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
During the last century, breast reconstruction after mastectomy has become an important part of comprehensive treatment for patients who have breast cancer. Breast reconstruction initially was created to reduce complications of mastectomy and to diminish chest wall deformities. Now, however, it is known that reconstruction also can improve the psychosocial well-being and quality of life of patients who have breast caner. This article reviews the techniques used for breast construction after breast surgery.
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Vol 87 - N° 2
P. 453-467 - avril 2007 Retour au numéro
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