10.1055/b-0040-176805 39 Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Direct-to-Implant versus Two-StageAllen Gabriel and Patrick Maxwell Summary Prepectoral breast reconstruction has made significant comeback in recent years. Two approaches are available: single-stage direct-to-implant versus…
10.1055/b-0040-176818 52 Preoperative Planning and Imaging of the DIEP FlapAndreas Wolter and Christoph Andree Summary The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP) flap is a reconstructive procedure that represents one…
10.1055/b-0040-176827 61 Principles of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and Patient SelectionAlbert Losken, Alexandra M. Hart, and Glyn E. Jones Summary Oncoplastic surgery has assumed its rightful place in breast cancer management,…
10.1055/b-0040-176825 59 Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Free FlapRobert J. Allen, Sr. Summary The superior gluteal artery perforator flap was popularized by Allen and is a soft tissue fasciocutaneous perforator flap…
10.1055/b-0040-176812 46 Implant-Based Reconstruction and RadiationGlyn E. Jones Summary This chapter provides an overview of the effects of radiation therapy on tissues as it pertains to implant-based reconstruction. It covers…
10.1055/b-0040-176810 44 Two-Stage Prepectoral Prosthetic Breast ReconstructionSteven Sigalove Summary Prepectoral prosthetic breast reconstruction has gained significant traction in the last several years and has become the routine form of prosthetic…
10.1055/b-0040-176813 47 Latissimus Dorsi Flap AnatomyGlyn E. Jones Summary The anatomy of the latissimus dorsi muscle is key to understanding and safely performing this flap for breast reconstruction. It has…
10.1055/b-0040-176811 45 Preventing and Managing Complications of Expander–Implant ReconstructionGlyn E. Jones Summary This chapter discusses the main complications of expander–implant reconstruction including tips for preventing complications. Details are provided on…
10.1055/b-0040-176807 41 Subpectoral Direct-to-Implant Single-Stage ReconstructionAmy S. Colwell Summary Direct-to-implant subpectoral breast reconstruction is increasingly performed following mastectomy to rebuild the breast mound. The best candidates for this procedure desire…
10.1055/b-0040-176809 43 Prepectoral Site Conversion for Animation DeformityGlyn E. Jones, Victor A. King, and Aran Yoo Summary Animation deformity is a common and embarrassing deformity accompanying subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction….
