Complications after reconstructive plastic surgery with the use of breast cancer implants
E. M. Kungurtseva,
D. A. Ryabchikov,
N. V. Chanturia,
A. N. Khakimov,
T. T. Khaidarov,
E. S. Makarov https://doi.org/10.17650/1994-4098-2025-21-3-137-143
Abstract
The work is devoted to a review of the most common complications that develop after reconstructive plastic surgery using implants in patients with a history of breast cancer. Possible endogenous and exogenous trigger factors are described. In addition, a special role is assigned to the consideration of preventive measures that help minimize the risk of complications.
Supporting agencies: The work was performed without external funding.
About the Authors
E. M. Kungurtseva
State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation – A. I. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center, Federal Medical and Biological Agency
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Ekaterina Mikhailovna Kungurtseva
23 Marshala Novikova St., Moscow 123098
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D. A. Ryabchikov
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
24 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
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N. V. Chanturia
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
24 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
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A. N. Khakimov
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
24 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
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T. T. Khaidarov
IQ Plastique LLC
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
20 / 1 Chasovaya St., Moscow 125315
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E. S. Makarov
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
24 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
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