Premastectomy Radiotherapy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.5217
Abstract: Key Points Question Is premastectomy radiotherapy (PreMRT), followed by mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction (IMBR), feasible and safe? Findings In this randomized clinical trial with 49 patients, patients received either hypofractionated (40.05 Gy/15 fractions; n = 24)… read more here.
Keywords: premastectomy radiotherapy; breast reconstruction; breast; immediate breast ... See more keywords
Patients’ Perspectives on Breast Reconstruction in Sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.17749
Abstract: Key Points Question What are sub-Saharan African women’s perspectives on postmastectomy breast reconstruction? Findings In this qualitative study of 46 women with breast cancer from Ghana and Ethiopia, 3 major themes influenced opinions toward breast… read more here.
Keywords: breast reconstruction; sub saharan; reconstruction; saharan africa ... See more keywords
Association of Clinical Complications of Chemotherapy and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Immediate Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.2239
Abstract: Importance Women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction often require chemotherapy. The effects of chemotherapy on reconstruction are not well described. Objective To evaluate the association of neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy with complications and patient-reported outcomes (PROs)… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; chemotherapy; adjuvant chemotherapy; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Multifaceted Implantable Anticancer Device for Potential Postsurgical Breast Cancer Treatment: A Single Platform for Synergistic Inhibition of Local Regional Breast Cancer Recurrence, Surveillance, and Healthy Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201704793
Abstract: An implantable anticancer device (IAD) amenable to eradicate local regional recurrence (LRR) of breast cancer as well as to enhance the breast reconstruction during/after therapy is proposed for the first time. The IAD is fabricated… read more here.
Keywords: synergistic inhibition; breast reconstruction; breast; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Natural Shaping of Acellular Dermal Matrices for Implant‐Based Breast Reconstruction via Expansile Kirigami
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208088
Abstract: To complete a successful and aesthetic breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors, tissue reinforcing acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are widely utilized to create slings/pockets to keep breast implants or autologous tissue transfer secured against the… read more here.
Keywords: dermal matrices; kirigami; breast; acellular dermal ... See more keywords
Regional variation in immediate breast reconstruction in Australia
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.19
Abstract: Breast reconstruction following mastectomy has proven benefits and is the standard of care in many high‐income countries. This audit documented regional variation in immediate breast reconstruction rates across Australia. read more here.
Keywords: immediate breast; breast; regional variation; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Immediate and delayed autologous abdominal microvascular flap breast reconstruction in patients receiving adjuvant, neoadjuvant or no radiotherapy: a meta‐analysis of clinical and quality‐of‐life outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50245
Abstract: Effects of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) on autologous breast reconstruction (BRR) are controversial regarding surgical complications, cosmetic appearance and quality of life (QOL). This systematic review evaluated these outcomes after abdominal free flap reconstruction in patients… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; reconstruction patients; neoadjuvant radiotherapy; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Trends in immediate breast reconstruction and early complication rates among older women: A big data analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24595
Abstract: Although approximately 57% of breast cancer (BC) diagnoses are in older patients (>60 years), only 4.1‐14% receives breast reconstruction (BR). This has been attributed to physician concerns about operative complications. This paper aims to: 1)… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; immediate breast; complication rates; trends immediate ... See more keywords
Prospective unbiased experience with three acellular dermal matrices in breast reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24656
Abstract: The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has become the standard of care in breast reconstruction. However, the majority of current studies are biased or combine large databases introducing inherent flaws. Here, we present a… read more here.
Keywords: prospective unbiased; unbiased experience; breast reconstruction; acellular dermal ... See more keywords
Surgical site infection in immediate breast reconstruction: Does chemotherapy timing make a difference?
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25053
Abstract: We aim to analyze the impact of chemotherapy timing on surgical site infections (SSI) after immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy timing; immediate breast; surgical site; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Sensory restoration of breast reconstruction – The search for the ideal approach continues
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25223
Abstract: Contemporary reconstructive modalities focus on breast anatomy and attempt to reconstruct breasts that are soft, of adequate shape, size, and symmetry. However, a functional component, i.e. sensation, has largely been ignored. Flap neurotization addresses this… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction search; search ideal; restoration breast; sensory restoration ... See more keywords