2021
DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002894
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Autologous Fat Grafting as a Stand-alone Method for Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Radical Mastectomy in a Series of 15 Patients

Abstract: Objective: To date, breast reconstruction after mastectomy essentially uses flapor prosthetic-based surgery. Autologous fat grafting (AFT) largely used in breast conservative surgery is considered an additional technique in breast reconstruction. The aim of this retrospective study was to report our experience of AFT as a stand-alone method for immediate breast reconstruction. Patients and Methods: Fifteen patients requiring a radical mastectomy underwent AFT for immediate reconstruction since 2014. Previous b… Show more

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“…However, ABR is a large-scale procedure with significant risks such as flap necrosis, donor site morbidity, and aesthetic concerns due to the scarring. ABR also needs a surgeon's microsurgical skills to perform the microanastomosis between the vessels responsible for the flap's viability [9]. The limitations of both procedures and the fact that surgery is moving towards a less invasive era [10] are a call toward a novel technique for breast reconstruction such as autologous fat grafting (AFG).…”
Section: Current Breast Reconstruction Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, ABR is a large-scale procedure with significant risks such as flap necrosis, donor site morbidity, and aesthetic concerns due to the scarring. ABR also needs a surgeon's microsurgical skills to perform the microanastomosis between the vessels responsible for the flap's viability [9]. The limitations of both procedures and the fact that surgery is moving towards a less invasive era [10] are a call toward a novel technique for breast reconstruction such as autologous fat grafting (AFG).…”
Section: Current Breast Reconstruction Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Several authors [9,11,12] consider AFG as an easy, quick and safe procedure. AFG is the transfer of adipose tissue (fat) from a donor site of the patient's body to the chest to reconstruct the breast in a series of minimally invasive procedures [13].…”
Section: Autologous Fat Graftingmentioning
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“…Autologous fat grafting (AFG) where fat cells are harvested with liposuction, prepared, and then injected into the body is commonly utilized as an adjunct to enhance cosmetic and functional outcomes in breast reconstruction [ 36 ]. AFG as a stand-alone procedure for breast reconstruction is in its infancy but there is emerging data to support this technique [ 37 ]. AFG can sometimes be associated with unwanted effects such a fat necrosis and oil cyst development which can impact cosmesis in terms of texture, breast contour, and abnormalities on subsequent breast imaging [ 38 , 39 ].…”
Section: Role Of Surgery and The Surgeonmentioning
confidence: 99%