Does partial expander deflation exacerbate the adverse effects of radiotherapy in two-stage breast reconstruction?

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Does partial expander deflation exacerbate the adverse effects of radiotherapy in two-stage breast reconstruction?

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Abstract Background The optimum protocol for expander volume adjustment with respect to the timing and application of radiotherapy remains controversial. Methods Eighteen New Zealand rabbits were divided into three groups. Metallic port integrated anatomic breast expanders of 250 cc were implanted on the back of each animal and controlled expansion was performed. Group I underwent radiotherapy with full expanders while in Group II, expanders were partially deflated immediately prior to radiot...

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2012-02-01

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Celet Ozden Burcu / Guven Erdem / Aslay Isik / Kemikler Gonul / Olgac Vakur / Soluk Tekkesin Merva / Serarslan Bengul / Tumerdem Ulug Burcak / Bilgin Karabulut Aylin / Arinci Atilla / Emekli Ufuk

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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

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http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/44

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Two-stage breast reconstruction / Radiotherapy / Tissue expansion / Surgery / Neoplasms / Tumors / Oncology / Including cancer and carcinogens

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