Should pre-pectoral implants be avoided for reconstruction in breast cancer patients out of concern that it may mask local recurrences?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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None of outcome data has shown that having reconstruction with impant or autologous flap has increased or delayed the diagnosis of local recurrence. Some of it could be explained based on site of recurrence which is usually superficial to pec muscle. The publication by us outlines sites of local rel...
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