Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: Microsurgical methods
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چکیده
Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction has become the standard of care in the western world. Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue can be performed in a safe, reliable and predictable fashion. The ultimate goal is to reconstruct a symmetrical autologous tissue mound co parable in shape, size and volume to the opposite breast without compromising the oncology clearance. Abdominal tissue remains the Þ rst choice for breast reconstruction though other alternatives are rapidly evolving.
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