The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Early complications in delayed breast reconstruction: A prospective, randomized study comparing different reconstructive methods in radiated and non-radiated patients. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 46: 2208-2217.

Published: 7th May 2021

Authors: Brorson F, Thorarinsson A, Kolby L, Elander A, Hansson E

Conclusion

This study included 233 women undergoing delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Techniques were different for women who had previous radiotherapy and in those who did not. Clinical outcomes and complication rates were similar in all four groups, but different in irradiated and non irradiated tissues.

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