Flap failure and wound complications in autologous breast reconstruction: a national perspective

Massenburg, B. et als.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; December 2015, Volume 39, Issue 6, pp 902-909

There are many options for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, and data on outcomes are greatly needed for both the patient and the care provider. This study aims to identify the prevalence and predictors of adverse outcomes in autologous breast reconstruction in order to better inform patients and surgeons when choosing a surgical technique.