Two-Stage Tissue-Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Focus on the Surgical Technique

Breast cancer, the most common malignancy in women, comprises 18% of all female cancers. Mastectomy is an essential intervention to save lives, but it can destroy one's body image, causing both physical and psychological trauma. Reconstruction is an important step in restoring patient quality of life after the mutilating treatment.Tissue expanders and implants are now commonly used in breast reconstruction. Autologous reconstruction allows a...