Repeated breast reconstruction: surgical treatment options. A review

   Currently, a large number of reconstructive-plastic breast cancer surgeries are performed in Russia. To achieve a satisfactory aesthetic result, various reconstruction techniques are used, which include the use of silicone implants, microsurgical transplantation of flaps of various localizations. Despite the wide variety of reconstructive plastic surgeries, exposure to various negative factors can lead to both early and late postoperative complications.

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