Single stage immediate breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix and implant: Defining the risks and outcomes of post-mastectomy radiotherapy

ConclusionADM based reconstruction in patients anticipated to receive adjuvant RT is always debatable. Though there is no significant difference in the revision surgeries in our study of the 2 groups, the rate of capsular contracture as expected, was higher in the RT group. Hence, pre-operative discussion on the need for RT highlighting the risks and complications will help patients make a better-informed choice.
Source: The Surgeon - Category: Surgery Source Type: research