Points to care in breast reconstruction

International Conference on Euro Oncology, Breast Cancer & Biomarkers

October 18-19, 2018 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Shintaro Asai

Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital, Japan

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Cancer Sci Ther

Abstract :

Introduction: Recently, mammary prosthesis for the cosmetic purposes or breast reconstruction after breast cancer tends to increase. However, a variety of complications from earlier period due to mammary prosthesis has also been reported. But, there are few reports of mammary prosthesis complications after a lapse of more than 10 years after operation. Material & Method: This time, I have experienced five patients who were operated a long period ago (average 22.6 years) and who were also required the extraction of mammary prosthesis. Results: All the five patients have been going smoothly without complications and are satisfied with their results. Discussion: In addition to mammary augmentation for cosmetic purposes, mammary prosthesis after breast cancer resection is became insurance adaptation in Japan. Mammary augmentation by mammary prosthesis can be considered to increase in the future. I report the task and countermeasure of mammary prosthesis, added to the discussion.

Biography :

Shintaro Asai has a passion for Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery. He has graduated from Nagoya University School of Medicine in 1990. He has experience in research, evaluation, teaching and administration, both in hospital and education institutions for many years, especially interested in the research of mammary reconstruction. Now, he is working at Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital, Japan.

E-mail: asai1913@gctv.ne.jp