Autologous Breast Reconstruction in Women Older Than 65 Years Versus Women Younger Than 65 Years A Multi-Center Analysis

摘要

Background Autologous breast reconstruction has been shown to have fewer complications and superior outcomes. In the elderly patient population, a paucity of literature on the subject may render the surgeon reluctant to recommend or perform such a procedure. The objective of this study was to compare complications and satisfaction after abdominally based breast reconstruction in patients older than versus younger than 65 years.