Breast reconstruction after bilateral prophylactic mastectomy in women at high risk for breast cancer.

Liron Eldor, Aldona Spiegel

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Abstract

Several studies have shown the effectiveness of bilateral prophylactic mastectomies (BPM) at reducing the risk of developing breast cancer in women by more than 90%. A growing number of women at high risk for breast cancer are electing to undergo prophylactic mastectomy as part of a risk reduction strategy. This unique group of women frequently chooses to undergo reconstructive surgery as a part of their immediate treatment plan. Breast reconstruction after BPM has profound physiological and emotional impact on body image, sexuality, and quality of life. These factors should be taken into consideration and addressed when consulting the patient prior to BPM and reconstructive surgery. The timing of reconstructive surgery, the type of mastectomy performed, the reconstructive modalities available, and the possibility to preserve the nipple-areola complex, should all be discussed with the patient prior to surgery. In this article, we review our experience and the current existing literature on breast reconstruction for high-risk women after BPM.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S81-S89
JournalThe breast journal
Volume15 Suppl 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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