Should we continue to consider obesity a relative contraindication for autologous microsurgical breast reconstruction?
Obesity is associated with a relatively high risk of minor complications postoperatively. However, complications can typically be managed non-operatively and on an outpatient basis with fairly minimal patient morbidity. We believe that obesity should not be considered a relative contraindication to autologous microsurgical breast reconstruction. Patients should, however, be informed preoperatively about their higher risk of postoperative complications.
CRP level correlates with atherosclerosis but it is not significantly elevated in patients with RAO.