[Expanders and the prosthetic short line in breast reconstruction after mastectomy: experience with the first 130 surgically treated cases]

Suppl Tumori. 2005 May-Jun;4(3):S169-70.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Breast reconstruction as now to be consider as a complementary treatment of breast cancer surgery. Between 1998-1999 we developed a project of collaboration with Polytech-Silimed Europe Gmbh for a new textured tissue expander. This new system allows expansion of the middle and lower quadrant of the breast acting a physiologic ptosis of the breast. Authors report their experience on the first 130 patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Implants*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Mastectomy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Tissue Expansion Devices*