Reconstructive plastic operations in the treatment of patients with breast cancer

Abstract

The paper considers the efficiency of reconstructive plastic operations in treating patients with breast cancer. It describes the types of the similar operations, such as the application of silicone implants, a latissimus dorsi flap in its combination with the implants, free flaps using microsurgical techniques, tissue expanders, a TRAM flap and its various modifications, and other rarely used implants. The advantages and disadvantages of different reconstructive techniques are described.В.П. Летягин, Т.А. ГригорьеваФГБУ «РОНЦ им. Н.Н. Блохина РАМН», Москва Контакты: Виктор Павлович Летягин [email protected]

Keywords

• breast cancer
• treatment
• reconstructive plastic operations