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Huang A, Kuchta K, Alva D, Sisco M, Seth AK. Wise-Pattern Mastectomy with an Inferior Dermal Sling: A Viable Alternative to Elliptical Mastectomy in Prosthetic-Based Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:505e-515e. [PMID: 37166048 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prosthetic-based postmastectomy breast reconstruction in patients with large or pendulous breasts remains challenging because of inelastic and redundant skin, with various approaches to skin reduction at the time of mastectomy. This study describes the authors' experience with a Wise-pattern inferior dermal sling approach to skin-sparing mastectomy. METHODS Retrospective chart review was performed on patients who underwent immediate prosthetic-based breast reconstruction after mastectomy from 2009 to 2021. A total of 240 patients who underwent Wise-pattern skin-sparing mastectomy (WSSM) were compared with a cohort of patients who had traditional elliptical skin-sparing mastectomy (ESSM), matched for mastectomy weight, prior radiation therapy, and smoking. Ninety-day postsurgical outcomes were examined. RESULTS The WSSM cohort had a significantly higher body mass index (30.3 kg/m 2 versus 26.9 kg/m 2 ; P < 0.0001) and mastectomy weight (831 g versus 607 g; P < 0.0001). After propensity score matching, there was no significant difference in complication or treatment rates between WSSM and ESSM breasts except for mastectomy flap necrosis (11.6% versus 5.0%; P = 0.0082). WSSM patients who had mastectomy flap necrosis did not have significantly different treatment rates of admission, return to the operating room, or explantation compared with ESSM patients. CONCLUSIONS In the largest reported series to date, WSSM was associated with a higher rate of mastectomy flap necrosis, but this did not translate into statistically significant differences in treatment. The inferior dermal flap likely acts as a protective layer of vascularized tissue, which appears to prevent evolution of mastectomy skin flap necrosis into more serious adverse outcomes. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, III.
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- Anne Huang
- From the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem
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Rampazzo S, Spissu N, Pinna M, Sini GAM, Trignano E, Nonnis R, Sanna C, Rodio M, Tettamanzi M, Rubino C. One-Stage Immediate Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction in Large and Ptotic Breasts: An Institutional Algorithm. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12031170. [PMID: 36769816 PMCID: PMC9917996 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12031170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction in patients with large and ptotic breasts may be challenging due to skin redundancy. The use of a reduction mammoplasty pattern for the mastectomy skin excision has proven to be a reliable option for these patients as it allows for a better shape, projection, and symmetrization. This approach has been described in the literature for both one- and two-stage reconstruction with either sub- or pre-pectoral reconstruction with an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) or non-biological mesh. One-stage immediate breast reconstructions have a positive significant impact on patients' psychosocial well-being and quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to describe an institutional algorithm that allows one to perform one-stage implant-based breast reconstructions in patients with large and ptotic breasts.
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- Silvia Rampazzo
- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Immediate fine-tuning of DIEP flaps using the Wise pattern mastectomy: Description of the technique and a retrospective analysis of complication rates. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2022; 67:189-195. [PMID: 35840458 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Elliptical skin-sparing mastectomy in patients with large or ptotic breasts usually leaves loose mastectomy skin flaps, which need to be either resected or gathered over the DIEP flap. This results in poor control of the breast footprint and under-projected DIEP flaps in a loose mastectomy skin pocket, that tend to slip laterally towards the axilla. We believe that the use of a Wise pattern mastectomy will allow for immediate treatment of these concerns. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective, uncontrolled analysis of a prospectively-maintained database of patients operated by the five surgeons performing breast reconstructions at the University of Montreal Hospital Centre. Study population was patients with a BMI of over 25 and grade II/III breast ptosis who underwent a Wise pattern mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. Analysis was performed of the complication rates of the technique in the first six months after the surgery. RESULTS Out of a total of 53 breasts in 44 patients reconstructed with a DIEP flap immediately post Wise pattern mastectomy, we report nine cases of partial mastectomy-flap necrosis not needing revision, five cases of significant mastectomy flap necrosis needing debridement and skin grafting, and two cases of inability to adequately close the Wise pattern intraoperatively after DIEP placement, necessitating retention of DIEP skin in the inferior pole. None of the mastectomy flap complications occurred in irradiated breasts. CONCLUSION In patients with large or ptotic breasts, the Wise pattern mastectomy before an immediate DIEP reconstruction allows for immediate shaping of the breast by controlling the breast pocket, footprint, and excess skin.
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Hu H, Guan Q, Zheng Y, Zhong Y, Min N, Wei Y, Geng R, Hong C, Li J, Zhang Y, Li X. Inverted-T pattern reduction mammoplasty in bilateral breast ptosis: cosmetic and oncological outcomes. Gland Surg 2021; 10:2925-2934. [PMID: 34804880 DOI: 10.21037/gs-21-561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Breast ptosis is directly caused by Cooper's ligament laxity, with the decline of nipple areola complex (NAC) and mammary parenchyma. Breast cancer with ptosis is always a knotty problem that can hardly be repaired by classic breast conservation surgery (BCS) ending up with a pleasing appearance. We analyzed our 12 years' experience of performing inverted-T pattern techniques to treat bilateral breast ptosis, with or without breast cancer. Methods One hundred forty-eight breasts in 74 patients undergoing inverted-T pattern reduction mammoplasty were included in this study. Information about patients' clinical and surgical characteristics, complications, NAC sensitivity, cosmetic and oncological outcomes were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Results In the cohort of 57 patients with pure breast ptosis, the mean body mass index (BMI) was 25.2 kg/m2, and the mean weight of resected tissue from the left and right breast reductions were 744.9 and 756.7 g. In the cohort of 17 patients diagnosed as breast cancer with ptosis, the mean BMI was 25.1 kg/m2, and the mean weight of resected tissue were 504.1 g for left and 535.6 g for right side. The majority of repairs were performed for tumors located in the upper outer (58.8%), mostly with inferior or superomedial pedicles (90%). All the upper inner tumors were repaired with inferior pedicles. Minor complications such as seroma (8.1%), NAC epidermolysis (8.1%), delayed wound healing (4.1%) were detected postoperatively. Partial NAC necrosis occurred in one patient (1.4%). 82.4% of all the patients rated "very satisfied" or "satisfied" as the final cosmetic outcomes. NAC sensitivity was "very high" and "high" in 82.4% patients. No local occurrence, distant metastasis and mortality occurred in tumor patients. Conclusions The inverted-T pattern reduction mammoplasty is a reliable technique to treat bilateral breast ptosis with a low complication rate. For cases with breast cancer, this technique can achieve both satisfying cosmetic outcomes and oncological safety.
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- Huayu Hu
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Analysis of Secondary Surgeries after Immediate Breast Reconstruction for Cancer Compared with Risk Reduction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3312. [PMID: 33425618 PMCID: PMC7787276 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: This study sets out to compare reconstructive practice between patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) for cancer and those who opted for risk reduction (RR), with an emphasis on examining patterns of secondary surgery. Methods: Data collection was performed for patients undergoing mastectomy and IBR at a teaching hospital breast unit (2013–2016). Results: In total, 299 patients underwent IBR (76% cancer versus 24% RR). Implant-based IBR rate was similar in both groups (58% cancer versus 63% RR). Reconstruction loss (5.3% cancer versus 4.2% RR) and complication (16% cancer versus 12.9% RR) rates were similar. Cancer patients were more likely to undergo secondary surgery (68.4% versus 56.3%; P = 0.025), including contralateral symmetrization (22.8% versus 0%) and conversion to autologous reconstruction (5.7% versus 1.4%). Secondary surgeries were mostly planned for cancer patients (72% planned versus 28% unplanned), with rates unaffected by adjuvant therapies. This distribution was different in RR patients (51.3% planned versus 48.7% unplanned). The commonest secondary procedure was lipomodeling (19.7% cancer versus 23.9% RR). For cancer patients, complications resulted in a significantly higher unplanned secondary surgery rate (82.5% versus 38.8%; P = 0.001) than patients without complications. This was not evident in the RR patients, where complications did not lead to a significantly higher unplanned surgery rate (58.9% versus 35.2%; P = 0.086). Conclusions: Most of the secondary surgeries were planned for cancer patients. However, complications led to a significantly higher rate of unplanned secondary surgery. Approximately 1 in 4 RR patients received unplanned secondary surgery, which may be driven by the desire to achieve an optimal aesthetic outcome.
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