A paradigm shift in U.S. Breast reconstruction: Increasing implant rates
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Mammaplasty
abstract
The significant rise in immediate reconstruction rates in the United States correlates closely to a 203 percent expansion in implant use. Although the reason for the increase in implant use is multifactorial, changes in mastectomy patterns, such as increased use of bilateral mastectomies, are one important contributor.