It is important for patients to understand that often in the most hostile soft tissue environments there may still be possibilities for breast cancer reconstruction.
With adequate interval decolonization of mastectomy pockets, time, appropriate nutrition, appropriate tissue expander or implant size selection, and hyperbaric oxygen we can often improve upon a patients reconstruction.
Breast cancer reconstruction is a challenging field of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery. Optimization of aesthetic outcome and reconstructive success takes thoughtful planning and patient cooperation.
