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.

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Annals of Plastic Surgery
Published
2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004660
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Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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Soft Tissue Support Use in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

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Soft Tissue Support Use in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

Nolan S. Karp, Kshipra Hemal, Carter J. Boyd, MIHYE CHOI, Oriana Cohen, Rebecca C Lisk
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Abstract

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.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
New York University (US)
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Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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