Impact of Obesity on Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Increased rates of both breast cancer and obesity have resulted in more obese women seeking breast reconstruction. Studies demonstrate that these women are at increased risk for perioperative complications. A systematic review was conducted to assess the outcomes in obese women who underwent breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Cochrane, PUBMED, and EMBASE electronic databases were screened and data were extracted from included studies....