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Breast Cancer
Complications occurred in smokers after postmastectomy
September 1st, 2005
Complications might occur in smokers after postmastectomy tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction. "Smoking is universally considered to be a risk factor for surgical complications. The incidence of complications following tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction in patients who smoke has not been previously evaluated," investigators in the United States reported. "A review of complications following tissue expander/implant reconstruction in 515 patients was performed. Patients who had 2-stage, tissue expander/implant reconstruction at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center between May 2002 and December 2003 were included. Complications in...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-01)
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