China Oncology ›› 2018, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (4): 297-302.doi: 10.19401/j.cnki.1007-3639.2018.04.009

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The application of titanium-coated polypropylene mesh in immediate breast reconstruction

WU Yilun1, SHI Jingping1, LIU Xiaoan2, ZHA Xiaoming2, ZHAO Yi2   

  1. 1. Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China; 2. Department of Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Online:2018-04-30 Published:2018-06-12
  • Contact: SHI Jingping E-mail: mdrshi@163.com

Abstract: Background and purpose: The inadequate cover of implant-based breast reconstruction leads to the delayed-immediate reconstruction. With the development of material technology, the titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TCPM, TiLOOP®Bra) has been considered a sufficient cover for immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). A postoperative follow-up was undertaken of the patients undergoing IBR with TCPM. Postoperative results and the satisfaction of the patients were considered. Methods: IBR with TCPM was performed for the patients with operative indications. Patients were dressed professionally after operation. The follow-up period was 3 to 15 months, and the average was 9 months with recording the breast softness, breast forms and symmetry. The subjective and objective evaluation of surgical outcomes were carried out, and patient satisfaction was surveyed at the final follow-up. Results: No postoperative complication was observed. The objective evaluation showed that 5 patients were excellent and 15 patients were good. In subjective assessment, all patients were satisfied in breast softness and forms. Conclusion: TCPM for IBR is a simple surgical procedure with less trauma, rapid recovery and high satisfaction. The postoperative breast is soft with natural form.

Key words: Immediate breast reconstruction, Implant-based breast reconstruction, Titanium-coated polypropylene mesh