Comparison of Survival After Breast-Conserving Therapy vs Mastectomy Among Patients With or Without the BRCA1/2 Variant in a Large Series of Unselected Chinese Patients With Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.6259
Abstract: Key Points Question Can patients with breast cancer who carry a BRCA1/2 variant safely undergo breast-conserving therapy (BCT)? Findings In this cohort study, 8396 patients with operable primary breast cancer (187 BRCA1 carriers, 304 BRCA2… read more here.
Keywords: breast; brca1 variant; mastectomy; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Analysis of a Trend Reversal in US Lumpectomy Rates From 2005 Through 2017 Using 3 Nationwide Data Sets.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.2065
Abstract: Importance Rates of lumpectomy for breast cancer management in the United States previously declined in favor of more aggressive surgical options, such as mastectomy and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM). Objective To evaluate longitudinal trends in… read more here.
Keywords: lumpectomy rates; cpm; mastectomy; rates 2005 ... See more keywords
Second primary breast cancer after unilateral mastectomy alone or with contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3394
Abstract: An increasing number of patients undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) for unilateral breast cancer. However, the benefit of CPM has not been quantified in the setting of contemporary breast cancer therapy. read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; breast cancer; cancer; contralateral prophylactic ... See more keywords
Ropivacaine Wound Infiltration for Pain Management After Breast Cancer Mastectomy: A Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.452
Abstract: Ropivacaine continuous wound infusions (CWIs) are extensively used as a component of multimodal analgesia. The rational application of CWI of ropivacaine requires a thorough understanding of its pharmacokinetics to investigate the risk of potential systemic… read more here.
Keywords: ropivacaine wound; analysis; population pharmacokinetic; ropivacaine ... See more keywords
Technical aspects of flap fixation after mastectomy for breast cancer: Guidelines for improving seroma‐related outcome
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.27109
Abstract: Previous studies have identified the added value of flap fixation in reducing seroma formation and its sequelae after mastectomy. The seroma reduction after mastectomy (SAM)‐trial proved that sutures were superior to tissue glue. In this… read more here.
Keywords: flap fixation; technical aspects; seroma; mastectomy ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of patients after nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction based on the expander/implant technique
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-020-02175-4
Abstract: Advances in multi-modality treatments incorporating systemic chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and radiotherapy for the management of breast cancer have resulted in a surgical-management paradigm change toward less-aggressive surgery that combines the use of breast-conserving or -reconstruction… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; surgery; breast; nipple sparing ... See more keywords
Comparison of mastectomy and breast reconstruction outcomes using low thermal dissection versus traditional electrocautery: a blinded randomized trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-021-06177-9
Abstract: PlasmaBlade® is a thermal dissection device that may allow for improved perfusion of the mastectomy flap by limiting thermal injury. In this study we aim to compare the mastectomy flap perfusion using PlasmaBlade® versus traditional… read more here.
Keywords: breast; perfusion; mastectomy; dissection ... See more keywords
Perspectives of Women Considering Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy and their Peers towards a Telephone-Based Peer Support Intervention
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DOI: 10.1007/s10897-017-0148-x
Abstract: Prophylactic mastectomy is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of breast cancer for women carrying a BRCA1/2 germline mutation. This decision is complex and may raise various concerns. Women considering this surgery have reported… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; telephone based; prophylactic mastectomy; women considering ... See more keywords
Revisiting Y-Shaped Closure Technique to Prevent the Dog Ear Formation in Women Undergoing Mastectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s13193-018-0848-1
Abstract: Mastectomy is the commonest surgery performed by surgical oncologists and breast surgeons for carcinoma breast. Among the complications of mastectomy, lateral skin-folds or Bdog ears^ is one of the most common and annoying problems. Not… read more here.
Keywords: technique; revisiting shaped; closure; bdog ears ... See more keywords
Pathological complete response in invasive breast cancer treated by skin sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction following neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy: Comparison between immunohistochemical subtypes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2016.12.014
Abstract: CONTEXT Even if neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and oncoplastic techniques have increased the breast conserving surgery rate, mastectomy is still a standard for multifocal or extensive breast cancers (BC). In the prospect of increasing breast reconstruction,… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; radiation therapy; response; breast ... See more keywords
Oncoplastic breast conservation surgery is oncologically safe when compared to wide local excision and mastectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2017.02.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Support for the oncological safety of oncoplastic breast conservation surgery (OBCS) is mostly based on evidence comparing recurrence rates after OBCS to wide local excision (WLE). However, OBCS is often indicated for larger cancers… read more here.
Keywords: recurrence; patients treated; oncoplastic breast; per cent ... See more keywords