作者: Salvatore J. Pacella
DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004999
关键词: Medical physics 、 MEDLINE 、 Breast Expander 、 Disruptive technology 、 Tissue Expansion Devices 、 Medicine 、 Mastectomy 、 Breast reconstruction 、 Tissue expander
摘要: Tissue expander design in breast reconstruction has evolved substantially over the last 60 years. An insightful appreciation of aesthetics, coupled with competition among industry partners, resulted innovative and disruptive technology to benefit patients desiring immediate following mastectomy. In this article, we discuss evolution implications improving patient outcomes reconstruction.