Abstract
ObjectiveThis study describes the use of biological mesh in breast reconstruction and its results. Patients and methodsA study was conducted on 40 consecutive patients with mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with biological mesh and implants. The indication was breast cancer in 29 cases, and prophylactic in 11 patients. Neoadjuvant treatment was administered to 12 patients. ResultsThere were 8 skin necrosis, 8 perigraft seroma, 5 haematomas, 3 abscesses, 2 with pain and 1 extrusion. Twelve patients underwent surgery (30%) with removal of the mesh and implant /expander in 8 cases (20%). The mesh and the implant had to be removed in all cases were there had been conservative surgery followed by radiotherapy. ConclusionsRadiotherapy and implant volume are important factors for failed reconstruction.
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