A Comparative Analysis of Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) versus Allogeneic Dura Mater (DM)
The use of PTFE mesh in immediate subpectoral breast reconstruction provides reliable anti-gravitational stabilization of the IMF and implant, and is associated with a favorable complication profile and high patient-reported quality of life.
Institutions
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RU)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
- Medical Technologies (Czechia) (CZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Breast Health
- Published
- 2026-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2026.2025-11-1
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00