Hot Topics in Breast Surgery

Jun 13, 2021 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Hot Topics in Breast Surgery

Since the first implant-based breast surgeries were performed nearly 70 years ago, breast augmentation it has changed drastically. As understanding of breast augmentation has advanced, so too have the technologies and…

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Adverse Events Associated with Breast Implants

Jun 13, 2021 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Adverse Events Associated with Breast Implants

Breast augmentation has consistently been the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States since 2006. Capsular contracture, the most common reason for implant removal and/or revision, can…

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Is Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Better Classified as a Lymphoproliferative Disorder and How Surgeons Reduce Risk?

Jun 13, 2021 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Is Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Better Classified as a Lymphoproliferative Disorder and How Surgeons Reduce Risk?

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a complex topic with evolving classification and etiology. Commonalities between BIA-ALCL and lymphoproliferative disorders exist, suggesting that BIA-ALCL may be better represented…

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The Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap

Jun 13, 2021 by in General Surgery Comments Off on The Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is a popular flap for lower extremity reconstruction despite its varied pedicle anatomy. Beyond its use for soft tissue coverage, using the chimeric flap concept,…

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