A Comparison of Fat Graft Processing Techniques: Outcomes in 1,158 Procedures in Prosthetic Breast Reconstructions.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019;
7:e2276. [PMID:
31942281 PMCID:
PMC6908360 DOI:
10.1097/gox.0000000000002276]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
As fat grafting in breast reconstruction evolves, questions of technique and outcomes persist. We compared 2 common fat processing techniques—decantation (DEC) versus closed wash and filtration (CWF)—with regard to outcomes and efficacy.
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