Identification of factors that predict premature tissue expander loss in immediate breast reconstruction

Abstract

Between 65–75% of breast reconstructions in the U.S. employ tissue expander (TE) and implant-based reconstruction (1). This method provides practical advantages including shorter operative time and faster recovery (1,2). Despite these advantages, there are still pitfalls to TE-based reconstruction. The overall prevalence of TE failure is unclear since this varies by institution, patient population, follow-up period. Original Article