Initial experience in breast reconstruction with implants by general surgeons: A report of five cases

Abstract

Context: This article presents a preliminary experience on implant breast reconstruction undertaken by the general surgeons in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Aim: This article presents a preliminary experience on the implant breast reconstruction undertaken by the general surgeons in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. It also discusses our challenges and limitations. Patients and Methods: Five patients who consented to implant surgery in 5 years were reviewed retrospectively. Results: Four of the five patients were satisfied with the outcome in the early postoperative period. There was one flap necrosis and one capsular contracture which developed a year after the procedure. Conclusion: The practice of breast reconstruction in Nigeria is evolving, and demands will be made on general surgeons, especially in centers without reconstructive surgeons.