[Autologous fat grafting in the breast: oncological implications]

Rev Med Liege. 2011 May-Jun;66(5-6):362-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Autologous fat grafting for breast is increasing dramatically. This fat injection needs accurate technical conditions, and shows very good and long-lasting clinical results. Nevertheless, in breast conservative treatment sequellae, fat injection could lead to difficulties in breast imaging, but also there is some concerns about the potential oncologic risks of these procedures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy, Segmental
  • Transplantation, Autologous