Complications and patient-reported outcomes after radiotherapy in breast cancer patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction: a retrospective study from a large Chinese breast disease center

Although DTI reconstruction resulted in a higher risk of severe capsular contracture, the higher risk of reconstruction failure and reoperation in patients undergoing TEI reconstruction was even more concerning. Furthermore, patients were more likely to report greater breast satisfaction with DTI reconstruction. Therefore, DTI reconstruction may be a more appropriate option for patients anticipating PMRT.