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CC BY 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2023; 50(03): 240-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767788
Breast/Trunk
Review Article

Trends and Innovations in Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Nicole E. Speck 
1   Plastic Surgery Group, Zurich, Switzerland
2   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
,
Vendela Grufman
1   Plastic Surgery Group, Zurich, Switzerland
,
Jian Farhadi
1   Plastic Surgery Group, Zurich, Switzerland
3   University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Abstract

More than 40 years have passed since the description of the first “free abdominoplasty flap” for breast reconstruction by Holmström. In the meantime, surgical advances and technological innovations have resulted in the widespread adoption of autologous breast reconstruction to recreate the female breast after mastectomy. While concepts and techniques are continuing to evolve, maintaining an overview is challenging. This article provides a review of current trends and recent innovations in autologous breast reconstruction.

Keywords

microsurgery - mammaplasty - perforator flap - innovation - technology

Authors' Contributions

N.E.S. performed data search and drafted and revised the manuscript. V.G. assisted in writing all drafts and revisions of the manuscript. J.F. designed the project of this article, assisted in the writing of all drafts and revisions, and wrote the final version. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.


Ethical Approval

This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the regional research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments for comparable ethical standards.




Publication History

Received: 15 December 2022

Accepted: 19 February 2023

Article published online:
29 May 2023

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