Post-Mastectomy Tissue Expander Placement Followed by Radiation Therapy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Staged Autologous Versus Implant-Based Unilateral Reconstruction

Annals of Surgical Oncology, 2023

This analysis compares reconstructive approaches for patients who require radiation after mastectomy, examining both outcomes and cost-effectiveness to help guide surgical planning and long-term care decisions.

“For patients with [locally advanced breast cancer] who require [post-mastectomy radiation therapy], staged autologous reconstruction is significantly more cost-effective than reconstruction with implants. Despite the decreased morbidity, staged implant reconstruction has greater rates of complication.”

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