Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy (PMRT) before and after 2-Stage Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy (PMRT) before and after 2-Stage Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

<i>Background</i>: In those undergoing treatment for breast cancer, evidence has demonstrated a significant improvement in survival, and a reduction in the risk of local recurrence in patients who undergo postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT). There is uncertainty about the optimal tim...

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Main Authors: Jeremie D. Oliver, Daniel Boczar, Maria T. Huayllani, David J. Restrepo, Andrea Sisti, Oscar J. Manrique, Peter Niclas Broer, Sarah McLaughlin, Brian D. Rinker, Antonio Jorge Forte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
postmastectomy radiation therapy
PMRT
implant-based reconstruction
breast implant
radiation
breast cancer
breast reconstruction
infection
explantation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/6/226

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