The aim of the research is to evaluate clinical outcomes of a two stage muscle sparing prepectoral breast reconstruction using tissue expander (TE) entirely covered by an ADM. The authors aim to report surgical indications, technical tips, clinical and histological outcomes with the final objective of delineate a decision-making algorithm for immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
44
breast reconstruction in two-stages using tissue expander entirely wrapped by acellular dermal matrix
AOU Policlinico
Bari, BA, Italy
RECRUITINGPatient satisfaction
Patients satisfaction will be evaluated through BREAST-Q questionnaire. the results from the questionnaire will be converted into a 0-100 scale with higher values meaning a better outcome
Time frame: 24 months of follow-up
Pain Evaluation
Pain will be assessed trough Visual Analogic Scale (from minimum 0 to maximum 10). Higher values mean worse outcome
Time frame: 24 months of follow-up
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