expander implants: Truly a long term single stage reconstruction?

Breast


Cancer and Reconstruction


Becker expander implants: Truly a long term single stage reconstruction?


Chew BK, Yip C, Malyon AD (Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK) J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 63:1300-1304, 2010§



R.L. Ruberg, MD



Evidence Ranking


• B



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract


Despite being more expensive than conventional tissue expanders, Becker expanders offer the advantage of single stage breast reconstruction. However, the large series in published literature which report good outcomes of Becker expanders in breast reconstruction have a mean follow up period of less than three years. This does not allow for definitive conclusions as to whether the Becker expander truly meets its design goal of a lasting single stage breast reconstruction.

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