Immediate breast reconstruction with Polyurethane-Coated implants following mastectomy: Early experience and short-term outcomes
José Ignacio Chaviano Hernandez·Gabriela Valadas·Nicole Cardoso·Barbara Santos·Henrique Morais·Elza Almeida·Maribel Dacunha
Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with implants has become an essential component of post-mastectomy treatment, significantly improving patient's quality of life. Traditionally, submuscular implant placement has been used but may cause pain and functional limitations. Prepectoral approach, using biological acellular dermal matrices or synthetic meshes, is an option but has been associated with increased complication rates and higher healthcare costs. Prepectoral reconstruction with polyureth