Rib cage deformity during two-stage tissue expander breast reconstruction in patient with previous radiotherapy: a case report

  • Aleš Porčnik University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 2, 1525 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Uroš Ahčan University Clinical Centre Ljubljana
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6016/ZdravVestn.1315
Keywords: Radiotherapy, rib cage deformity, tissue expander, CT scan.

Abstract

Patients undergoing two-stage breast reconstruction with tissue expander and a history of previous irradiation are predisposed to a various chest-wall deformations more than non-irradiated patients. If chest-wall depression with/without rib fracture is found intra-operatively, bigger implant should be used, with a subsequent radiologic evaluation. In the future, the development of a new, modified expander with a harder base could minimise such complications.

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Author Biographies

Aleš Porčnik, University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 2, 1525 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Aleš Porčnik, MD., Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Burns Unit, University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 2, 1525 Ljubljana, Slovenia, telephone: +38651350216; e-mail: ales.porcnik@gmail.com

Uroš Ahčan, University Clinical Centre Ljubljana

Uroš Ahčan, MD, PhD, professor, Head of Department, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Burns Unit, University Clinical Centre
Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta 2, 1525 Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Published
2016-02-20
How to Cite
1.
Porčnik A, Ahčan U. Rib cage deformity during two-stage tissue expander breast reconstruction in patient with previous radiotherapy: a case report. TEST ZdravVestn [Internet]. 20Feb.2016 [cited 4May2024];85(1). Available from: http://vestnik-dev.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1315
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Vol 85 No 1 (2016): January
Section
Case report, short scientific article


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