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Complications from Treatment with Mammoplasty

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Background: The breast surgical approach with aesthetic or reconstructive objectives is currently the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedure. Because it is a widely practiced surgical procedure, the number of complications has increased; thus, the application of proper surgical techniques and the early resolution of such complications are very important to obtaining satisfactory results. The goal of this chapter is the review of the more frequent complications for each mammoplasty procedure and their treatment.

Method: The authors performed a review of the literature, using electronic searches such as MEDLINE, PUBMED, SCIELO, and keywords in the published literature.

Results: Currently, little detailed information exists in the literature on the complications for each mammoplasty procedure that hinder their knowledge and therapeutic approach.

Conclusions: The recognition and early treatment of complications in breast surgery are essential to achieve satisfactory postoperative outcomes.

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  1. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Casa de Portugal, Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, Carlos Chagas Institute, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

    Ricardo Cavalcanti Ribeiro M.D., Ph.D.

  2. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Carlos Chagas Institute, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

    Pedro Felipe Suárez Cruz M.D.

  3. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidad Federal del Estado de Río de Janeiro, Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

    Flávio Rezende M.D.

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Ribeiro, R.C., Cruz, P.F.S., Rezende, F. (2018). Complications from Treatment with Mammoplasty. In: Avelar, J. (eds) Breast Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54115-0_42

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