Radiologic findings in women after Autologous Fat Transfer (AFT) based breast reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is increasingly used in breast reconstructive surgery. Due to post-surgical changes, in breast imaging after AFT, it can be challenging to differentiate between benign and suspicious findings. This systematic review aimed to present an overview of the literature on breast imaging after AFT-based breast reconstruction.

The efficacy of prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis in total breast reconstruction with Autologous Fat Transfer (AFT): A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is increasingly adopted as another total breast reconstruction option. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of prolonged antibiotic treatment on the onset of surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients treated with AFT for total breast reconstruction.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who received AFT for total breast reconstruction, with antibiotic prophylaxis during their (multiple) AFT procedure(s) from 9 December 2020 to 10 October 2023.

The Learning Curve of Total Breast Reconstruction With Autologous Fat Transfer.

Introduction: Total breast reconstruction with autologous fat transfer (AFT) is a relatively new breast reconstruction method. Although AFT was predominantly used to correct postsurgical defects, the surgical skills of a total breast reconstruction with AFT are different and can be facilitated for novices to accelerate their learning process. This study aims to assess the learning curve of plastic surgeons in total breast reconstruction with AFT in the Netherlands.

Imaging findings after a total reconstructed breast with autologous fat transfer: what the radiologist needs to know.

Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is an upcoming technique for total breast reconstruction. Consequently, radiological imaging of women with an AFT reconstructed breast will increase in the coming years, yet radiological experience and evidence after AFT is limited. The surgical procedure of AFT and follow-up with imaging modalities including mammography (MG), ultrasound (US), and MRI in patients with a total breast reconstruction with AFT are summarized to illustrate the radiological normal and suspicious findings for malignancy.

Evidence for the use of peri- and post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis in autologous breast reconstruction: A systematic review.

Background: Autologous breast reconstruction has become standard of care, but there is no consensus on prophylactic antibiotic regimens for this surgical procedure. This review aims to present evidence on the best prophylactic antibiotic protocol to lower the risk of surgical site infections in autologous breast reconstructions.

Methods: The search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library on 25th of January 2022.