Palpable Nodules After Autologous Fat Grafting in Breast Cancer Patients: Incidence and Impact on Follow-up.

Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is a promising breast reconstruction technique, following surgery. However, fat necrosis after AFG can cause palpable nodules, inducing anxiety and prompting additional investigations. We aimed to determine the occurrence rate and to identify the risk factors of palpable nodules in breast cancer patients prompting complementary explorations. We retrospectively reviewed the computerized files of consecutive breast...