Titanized polypropylene mesh (TPM) Tiloop®Bra in reconstructive breast surgery – indication and complication rate

Introduction: New surgical strategies in breast cancer have generated advanced methods concerning oncologic safety combined with improved cosmetic results. Immediate reconstruction has become a common procedure. The AGO guidelines have recommend the usage of muscle-fixation extraneous materials in 2014 (Oxford LoE 2b). TPM showed an excellent tissue integration, a less pronounced inflammatory reaction, shorter convalescence time and lower shrinkage rate. Considering the insertion of the TPM into breast reconstructive surgery, shape and size were optimized. Material and methods: Postoperative maintenance of drain…