Prediction factors for breast reconstruction postoperative complications

J Med Life. 2013;6(4):462-3. Epub 2013 Dec 25.

Abstract

Breast cancer is a major health problem that requires multiple forms of treatment, including surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy and more recently, reconstructive surgery. The aim of this study is to determine the factors that can predict the chances of a patient having postoperative complications after breast reconstruction.

Keywords: breast reconstruction; complications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology*
  • Risk Factors