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To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of immediate prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction after skin-reducing mastectomy using a dual-layer technique.

March 25, 2026SurgeriesOpen Access

Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Skin-Reducing Mastectomy Using Prepectoral Approach with Porcine-Derived Dermal Matrix and Autologous Dermal Sling: A Retrospective Observational Study

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LGLuca GalassiUniversity of Milan SSSimone ScottiUniversity of Padua FFFederica FacchinettiUniversity of Milano-Bicocca

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Retrospective study finds improved patient satisfaction with dual-layer breast reconstruction technique after mastectomy, indicating potential benefits for recovery.

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To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of immediate prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction after skin-reducing mastectomy using a dual-layer technique.
Conducted a retrospective observational study at a single center.
Included 20 patients who underwent skin-reducing mastectomy with immediate prepectoral reconstruction.
Implemented a dual-layer technique using porcine-derived dermal matrix and an autologous dermal sling.
Collected demographic, oncologic, and perioperative data prospectively.
Evaluated patient satisfaction using the BREAST-Q scale at multiple time points.
No reconstruction failures or infections were reported.
Early complications occurred in 20.8% of breasts, managed conservatively.
Significant improvements in BREAST-Q scores were observed after 12 months: satisfaction from 63 to 89, psychosocial well-being from 60 to 81, and physical well-being from 62 to 82.

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Galassi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37afeb34aaaeb1a67d096 https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries7010041

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Retrospective study finds improved patient satisfaction with dual-layer breast reconstruction technique after mastectomy, indicating potential benefits for recovery.

Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Skin-Reducing Mastectomy Using Prepectoral Approach with Porcine-Derived Dermal Matrix and Autologous Dermal Sling: A Retrospective Observational Study

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Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Skin-Reducing Mastectomy Using Prepectoral Approach with Porcine-Derived Dermal Matrix and Autologous Dermal Sling: A Retrospective Observational Study

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