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Table 4 Reconstruction types seen by radiation oncologists who treat reconstructions

From: Breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy radiation practice

Reconstruction Type

N = 234 (%)

% of Patients with Permanent Implant

 

None

101 (43.3)

25%

108 (46.4)

50%

16 (6.9)

75%

7 (3.0)

100%

1 (0.4)

Missing

1

% of Patients with Autologous Tissue Flaps

 

None

59 (25.4)

25%

133 (57.3)

50%

26 (11.2)

75%

10 (4.3)

100%

4 (1.7)

Missing

2

% of Patients with Temporary Tissue Expanders

 

None

38 (16.3)

25%

98 (42.1)

50%

37 (15.9)

75%

42 (18.0)

100%

18 (7.7)

Missing

1