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For women with non-autologous breast reconstruction who require PMRT, is it better to radiate an implant or an expander?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

Data suggests higher complications with RT to expander in comparison to implant but that itself is not the only driving factor.

I don’t think there is one approach for this as it is a function of many factors including whether the patient would get chemo or not (enough time for expansion and replace...

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