For women with non-autologous breast reconstruction who require PMRT, is it better to radiate an implant or an expander?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Data suggests higher complications with RT to expander in comparison to implant but that itself is not the only driving factor.
I don’t think there is one approach for this as it is a function of many factors including whether the patient would get chemo or not (enough time for expansion and ...