Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction: Not Just for Implants!

The Foundation interviews Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo of PRMA in San Antonio discussing the function of tissue expanders in breast reconstruction. Tissue exanders can be used for implant-based reconstruction and autologous (using your own tissue) breast reconstruction.

Dr. C talks about the staged approach using expanders for implant-based reconstruction, placement of the expander, pros and cons of tissue expanders as it relates to surgery, complications that can develop, and also the benefits for those having delayed reconstruction in the setting of radiation if they are using their own tissue as in a DIEP flap breast reconstruction.

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