Soft Tissue Support Use in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
In this nationwide cohort, use of soft tissue support in postmastectomy breast reconstruction was associated with a higher risk of select postoperative complications. These findings underscore the importance of patient selection and shared decision making when considering mesh in breast reconstruction, particularly in patients with modifiable comorbidities such as obesity or smoking.
Authors
- Nolan S. Karp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4728-2055)
- Kshipra Hemal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7935-9400)
- Carter J. Boyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1421-6852)
- MIHYE CHOI
- Oriana Cohen
- Rebecca C Lisk
Institutions
- New York University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004660
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00