Does the location of tissue expander and implant (pre-pectoral vs post-pectoral) have any impact on outcomes in patients treated with postmastectomy radiation?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
At this time, there are limited data comparing outcomes between the two techniques. However, a recent publication did review radiation challenges with the change in technique and use of pre-pectoral implants.As pre-pectoral implant procedures increase, careful attention to dosimetry must happen. In ...