A 45-year-old woman with breast cancer elects to undergo mastectomy and is referred to a plastic surgeon for evaluation for postmastectomy breast reconstruction. For some patients, breast reconstruction restores body image and sexuality and improves the quality of life. Reconstructive surgery does not interfere with detection of breast-cancer recurrence. Special considerations apply to patients who require radiation therapy.
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