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Rijkx MEP, Schiebroek EJM, Hommes JE, van Kuijk SM, Heuts E, van Mens S, Piatkowski A. The efficacy of prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis in total breast reconstruction with Autologous Fat Transfer (AFT): A retrospective cohort study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2024; 97:221-229. [PMID: 39168031 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is increasingly adopted as another total breast reconstruction option. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of prolonged antibiotic treatment on the onset of surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients treated with AFT for total breast reconstruction. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who received AFT for total breast reconstruction, with antibiotic prophylaxis during their (multiple) AFT procedure(s) from 9 December 2020 to 10 October 2023. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to their prophylactic antibiotic regimen. The primary outcome was analyzed, including the cumulative incidence, the relative risk (RR), the absolute risk reduction (ARR), and the number needed to treat (NNT). For the secondary outcome, a multilevel logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS Seven hundred sixty-five surgeries in 205 patients were analyzed. Six hundred twenty-four surgeries on 168 patients had perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in combination with postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis administered (group 1). One hundred forty-one surgeries on 37 patients had only perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis administered (group 2). The RR was 0.68 (95% confidence interval [CI]; 0.14-3.31) of a SSI when receiving peri- and postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in comparison with treatment with only perioperative prophylaxis. The ARR was 0.46% (95% CI; -1.40 to 2.32) with a NNT of 219 patients. CONCLUSION Prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis is ineffective for patients who receive total breast reconstruction with AFT. This study showed no statistically significant difference in SSIs of the reconstructed breast after receiving prolonged antibiotic treatment in comparison with single-shot perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis.
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- Maud E P Rijkx
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University Medical Center, 6229 HX Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; GROW Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, P.O. Box 616, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Infectious Disease and Infection Prevention, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, the Netherlands; NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Renom M, Feuvrier D, Rolin G, Lihoreau T, Fageot J, Andreoletti JB, Pluvy I. Breast reconstruction through exclusive lipomodeling or in addition to a flap: Current status in Franche-Comté. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2024; 69:410-418. [PMID: 39003225 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2024.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery through lipomodeling can be performed alone or in combination with a flap. Our objective is to describe the proportion of techniques used on patients who underwent autologous reconstructive surgery after tumorectomy or mastectomy in Franche-Comté. MATERIALS AND METHODS A bicentric retrospective observational study was conducted between October 2017 and December 2021 (NCT06101732), including three groups: those who underwent exclusive lipomodeling reconstruction after mastectomy (1) or in addition to a flap (2), and those who underwent exclusive lipomodeling reconstruction after tumorectomy (3). Socio-demographic, medical, and surgical data were collected and recorded in a specially designed software. RESULTS Two hundred and fifty-one lipomodeling procedures were performed on 91 patients. In group 1, the average transferred volume was 1191mL with an average number of sessions of 4.4 spreads over 19.4months. In group 2, the average transferred volume was 676mL with an average operative time of 2.5 spread over 16.1months. In group 3, the average transferred volume was 223mL with an average number of sessions of 1.5 spreads over 6.2months. Regarding postoperative complications, 11% had cysts of fat necrosis, 4.4% had infections, and 2.2% had hematomas. CONCLUSION Lipomodeling is a technique that has clearly established itself in the field of breast reconstructive surgery. It results in a few complications and improves the final aesthetic outcome whether used exclusively or in addition to a flap.
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- M Renom
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology, Plastic Surgery and Hand Assistance, Besançon University Hospital, 3, boulevard Alexandre-Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology, Plastic Surgery and Hand Assistance, Besançon University Hospital, 3, boulevard Alexandre-Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France
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- University of Franche-Comté, Besançon University Hospital, INSERM CIC-1431, 25000 Besançon, France
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- University of Franche-Comté, Besançon University Hospital, INSERM CIC-1431, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology, Plastic Surgery and Hand Assistance, Besançon University Hospital, 3, boulevard Alexandre-Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, North Franche-Comté Hospital, 90400 Trévenans, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology, Plastic Surgery and Hand Assistance, Besançon University Hospital, 3, boulevard Alexandre-Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France
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Rijkx M, Saelmans A, Hommes J, Brandts L, De Bruijn D, Piatkowski A, Heuts E. The Learning Curve of Total Breast Reconstruction With Autologous Fat Transfer. Ann Plast Surg 2024:00000637-990000000-00517. [PMID: 39016317 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000004036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Total breast reconstruction with autologous fat transfer (AFT) is a relatively new breast reconstruction method. Although AFT was predominantly used to correct postsurgical defects, the surgical skills of a total breast reconstruction with AFT are different and can be facilitated for novices to accelerate their learning process. This study aims to assess the learning curve of plastic surgeons in total breast reconstruction with AFT in the Netherlands. METHODS A mixed-methods study was performed based on the multicenter randomized clinical BREAST trial data. For the qualitative analysis, semistructured interviews were conducted. To test hypotheses derived from the qualitative data, retrospective data analysis was performed using multilevel linear regression analysis of the patients undergoing AFT as a total breast reconstruction method. RESULTS The interviews revealed that plastic surgeons need to perform the procedure several times to learn and experience the technical details of total breast reconstruction with AFT. Learning and improving this technique works best by scrubbing in with an expert. Before plastic surgeons learn the optimal volume of fat reinjection over time, they tend to inject too little fat and subsequently too much fat over multiple procedures. With more experience, the rigottomy technique becomes more important. Besides technical details, managing patient expectations before starting treatment is paramount. Multilevel linear regression revealed a significant decrease (P < 0.001) in the number of surgical procedures and the total injected volume (P = 0.002) to complete a total breast reconstruction with AFT. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study that explores the learning curve involved in using AFT as a total breast reconstruction method. The feeling of when fat transfer is sufficient, and how to release scars for a good result without causing seromas, is best learned by scrubbing in with experienced colleagues during several procedures, interchanged with starting one's own practice.
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Akita S, Tokumoto H, Yamaji Y, Kosaka K, Arai M, Ando N, Maei H, Kubota Y, Fujimoto H, Mitsukawa N. Scarless Donor Site for Breast Reconstruction by Endoscopically Assisted Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap plus Lipofilling. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:1209-1219. [PMID: 37220388 PMCID: PMC11104496 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast reconstruction using endoscopically assisted latissimus dorsi (LD) flap leaves no scar on the back; however, the small amount of tissue obtained makes this procedure less practical. This study aimed to propose a new technique of endoscopically assisted extended LD (eeLD) flap plus lipofilling, which could secure a large breast volume. METHODS Lateral thoracic adipose tissues supplied by the thoracodorsal artery branches and the LD muscle were elevated as a single unit only through the mastectomy scar and three ports through the lateral chest. Furthermore, fat was simultaneously injected to support the volume and shape of the breast. Changes in the volume of the reconstructed breast over time were measured using three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry. RESULTS Overall, 15 breasts of 14 patients who underwent breast reconstruction using an eeLD flap exhibited no serious complications. On average, 281.9 ± 32.4 g of flap and 74.7 ± 19.4 mL of lipofilling were used. Within 8 weeks after the procedure, the volume of the reconstructed breast decreased to 69.5 ± 7.5% and then plateaued. Seven patients needed a subsequent session of lipofilling to acquire adequate breast volume and projection. Notably, according to the BREAST-Q back scores, patients who underwent eeLD flap surgery were significantly more satisfied than those who underwent conventional LD musculocutaneous flap surgery using a skin paddle on the back at the same institution (82.8 ± 9.2 versus 62.6 ± 6.3; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Despite the limitations in volume, eeLD flap plus lipofilling is advantageous because it does not leave a noticeable donor-site scar. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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- Shinsuke Akita
- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chiba Cancer Center Hospital
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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- the Department of General Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine
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- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
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Biermann N, Eigenberger A, Felthaus O, Brébant V, Heine N, Brix E, Spoerl S, Prantl L, Gurtner G, Anker AM. Breast Lipofilling: Is the Bra Really Full? Clinical Bra Pressure Measurement and In Vitro Testing of Processed and Unprocessed Fat Cells. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024:10.1007/s00266-024-04116-9. [PMID: 38814346 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04116-9] [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: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Breast lipofilling, a popular cosmetic and reconstructive procedure, involves the transplantation of autologous fat to enhance breast volume and contour. Despite its widespread use, cell processing and the aftertreatment remain controversial. This study investigates the pressure applied by a compression bra and reports in vitro stress tests of processed and unprocessed fat cells. METHODS Clinical bra pressure measurements were conducted on a cohort of 45 patients following lipofilling, reduction mammoplasties and DIEP flaps. Laboratory analysis included cell vitality testing using Resazurin assays of processed and unprocessed fat cells after exposure to mechanical or hyperbaric pressure. RESULTS Our findings show a mean overall pressure value of the compression bra for all patients of 6.7 ± 5.7 mmHg (range 0-35). Cell processing is superior to sedimentation only regarding fat cell vitality. However, neither mechanical pressure within the specified range nor hyperbaric oxygen exposure significantly affected fat graft survival as measured by Resazurin assays. CONCLUSION The in vitro measurements showed that it was impossible to harm fat cells with external pressure during lipofilling procedures, regardless of their processing. In the clinical context, the compression bra applied pressure values deceeding the perfusion pressure and may therefore not diminish oxygen supply nor harm the transplanted cells. Therefore, we recommend the use of a compression bra for all lipofilling procedures around the breast. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to Table of Contents or online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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- Niklas Biermann
- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
- Medical Device Lab, Regensburg Center of Biomedical Engineering (RCBE), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, Galgenbergstraße 30, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School Medicine, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Plastic, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany
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Rijkx MEP, Heuts EM, Houwers JB, Hommes JE, Piatkowski AA, van Nijnatten TJA. Imaging findings after a total reconstructed breast with autologous fat transfer: what the radiologist needs to know. BJR Open 2024; 6:tzae010. [PMID: 38798692 PMCID: PMC11128096 DOI: 10.1093/bjro/tzae010] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is an upcoming technique for total breast reconstruction. Consequently, radiological imaging of women with an AFT reconstructed breast will increase in the coming years, yet radiological experience and evidence after AFT is limited. The surgical procedure of AFT and follow-up with imaging modalities including mammography (MG), ultrasound (US), and MRI in patients with a total breast reconstruction with AFT are summarized to illustrate the radiological normal and suspicious findings for malignancy. Imaging after a total breast reconstruction with AFT appears to be based mostly on benign imaging findings with an overall low biopsy rate. As higher volumes are injected in this technique, the risk for the onset of fat necrosis increases. Imaging findings most often are related to fat necrosis after AFT. On MG, fat necrosis can mostly be seen as oil cysts. The occurrence of a breast seroma after total breast reconstruction with AFT is an unfavourable outcome and may require special treatment. Fat deposition in the pectoral muscle is a previously unknown, but benign entity. Although fat necrosis is a benign entity, it can mimic breast cancer (recurrence). In symptomatic women after total breast reconstruction with AFT, MG and US can be considered as first diagnostic modalities. Breast MRI can be used as a problem-solving tool during later stage. Future studies should investigate the most optimal follow-up strategy, including different imaging modalities, in patients treated with AFT for total breast reconstruction.
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- Maud E P Rijkx
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- GROW Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- GROW Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, 6229 ER, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Wederfoort JLM, Hommes JE, Piatkowski A. Reply: Comment on 'Aesthetic Evaluation of Breast Reconstruction with Autologous Fat Transfer Versus Implants'. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:2907-2908. [PMID: 36688981 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03249-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Jamilla L M Wederfoort
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Plastic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands
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Scarabosio A, Contessi Negrini F, Pisano G, Beorchia Y, Castriotta L, De Francesco F, Riccio M, Parodi PC, Zingaretti N. Prepectoral Direct-To-Implant One-Stage Reconstruction With ADMs: Safety and Outcome in "Thin Patients". Clin Breast Cancer 2023; 23:e507-e514. [PMID: 37735018 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2023.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prepectoral direct-to-implant reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) represents a safe, fast, and successful option in breast reconstruction in a selected cohort of patients. Nowadays, this procedure is considered challenging in thin. Meanwhile, his cohort has not been accurately analyzed yet. METHODS A single institution retrospective cohort study was performed between January 2019 and March 2023 in all women who underwent mastectomy. Biometrical and clinical data were recorded. Also, surgical technique, operating room (OR) time, mastectomy weights, implant choice, and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) types were properly noted. Postoperative complications represented the main topic: these were classified into early and late ones based on onset time. At least 12-month follow-up was required. A comparison between thin and ideal body mass index (BMI) populations was performed. RESULTS Early complications did not seem to differ between the 2 groups with 37.8% and 38.9% of women having at least 1 early complication in thin and ideal-weight women, respectively (P = .919). In univariable regression analysis, compared with women with a BMI of 22.1 to 25.0, women with a BMI ≤ 22.0 were associated with an increased risk of late complications of 2.84 (1.13-7.14). Specifically, thin women appeared to have a 3-fold increased risk (OR = 2.97, 95% CI 1.08-8.18) of ripples/wrinkles compared with women with ideal weight. CONCLUSIONS Prepectoral reconstruction with ADM in thin patients may be considered as safe as in standard BMI patients. Rippling may be more frequent, but, whenever needed, easy to correct with a few sessions of lipo-grafts. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Anna Scarabosio
- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, Department of Medical Area (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, Department of Medical Area (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, Department of Medical Area (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Institute of Hygiene and Evaluative Epidemiology, Friuli Centrale University Health Authority, Udine, Italy
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- Institute of Hygiene and Evaluative Epidemiology, Friuli Centrale University Health Authority, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, AOU "Ospedali Riuniti", Ancona, Italy; Accademia del Lipofilling, Research and Training Center in Regenerative Surgery, Jesi, Italy
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- Department of Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, AOU "Ospedali Riuniti", Ancona, Italy; Accademia del Lipofilling, Research and Training Center in Regenerative Surgery, Jesi, Italy
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- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, Department of Medical Area (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy; Accademia del Lipofilling, Research and Training Center in Regenerative Surgery, Jesi, Italy.
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- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, Department of Medical Area (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy; Accademia del Lipofilling, Research and Training Center in Regenerative Surgery, Jesi, Italy
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Saelmans AG, Rijkx M, Hommes J, van der Hulst R, Piatkowski A. Bilateral breast infection following total breast reconstruction with autologous fat transfer (AFT): A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 104:107917. [PMID: 36812827 PMCID: PMC9958470 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.107917] [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: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Total breast reconstruction with autologous fat transfer (AFT) has a low complication rate. Fat necrosis, infection, skin necrosis and hematoma are the most common complications. Infections are usually mild and manifested by a unilateral red painful breast and treated with oral antibiotics with or without superficial irrigation of the wound. CASE PRESENTATION One of our patients reported an ill-fitting pre-expansion device several days after surgery. This was due to a severe bilateral breast infection following a session of total breast reconstruction with AFT despite perioperative and postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis. Surgical evacuation was performed in combination with both systemic and oral antibiotic treatment. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Most infections can be prevented in the early post-operative period with antibiotic prophylaxis. If an infection does occur, it is treated with antibiotics or superficial irrigation of the wound. A delay in identification of an alarming course could be reduced by monitoring the fit to the EVEBRA device, implementing video consultations on indication, limiting the means of communication and better informing the patient on what complications to monitor. The recognition of an alarming course following a subsequent session of AFT is not guaranteed after a session without complication. CONCLUSION Besides temperature and redness of the breast, a pre-expansion device that doesn't fit can be an alarming sign. Patient communication should be adapted as severe infections can be insufficiently recognized by phone. Evacuation should be considered when an infection does occur.
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- Alexander Gabriël Saelmans
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 HX Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 HX Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 HX Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 HX Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 HX Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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Dai L, Cui H, Bao Y, Hu L, Zhou Z, Lin S, Zhang X, Wu H, Kang H, Ma X. Prognostic effect of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients underwent immediate reconstruction after mastectomy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1010088. [PMID: 36408183 PMCID: PMC9667104 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION It is still unclear whether radiotherapy affects the long-term survival of breast cancer (BC) patients after immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). This study aims to evaluate the actual prognostic impact of radiotherapy on BC patients undergoing IBR, and to construct survival prediction models to predict the survival benefit of radiotherapy. METHODS Data on eligible BC patients were retrieved from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Competing risk models were used to assess breast cause-specific death (BCSD) and non-breast cancer cause-specific death (NBCSD). Kaplan-Meier curve, Cox risk regression model and forest map were used to evaluate and demonstrate overall survival (OS) and breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS). Survival prediction nomograms were used to predict OS and BCSS probabilities. RESULTS A total of 22,218 patients were selected, 24.9% received radiotherapy and 75.1% were without radiotherapy. Competing risk models showed that whether BCSD or NBCSD, the cumulative long-term risk of death in the radiotherapy group was higher than that in the non-radiotherapy group. The Kaplan-Meier curve showed that patients with different lymph node metastasis had different radiotherapy benefits. Multivariate stratified analysis showed that radiotherapy after autologous reconstruction was associated with poor BCSS in patients with stage N0, and radiotherapy after autologous reconstruction and combined reconstruction improved OS and BCSS in patients with stage N3. The C-indexes of nomogram (between 0.778 and 0.847) and calibration curves showed the good prediction ability of survival prediction model. CONCLUSIONS Radiotherapy can improve OS and BCSS in N3 stage BC patients undergoing immediate autologous reconstruction after mastectomy. The practical nomograms can be used to predict OS and BCSS of patients with or without radiotherapy, which is helpful for individualized treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Luyao Dai
- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Immune Related Diseases, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,*Correspondence: Hao Wu, ; Huafeng Kang, ; Xiaobin Ma,
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,*Correspondence: Hao Wu, ; Huafeng Kang, ; Xiaobin Ma,
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,*Correspondence: Hao Wu, ; Huafeng Kang, ; Xiaobin Ma,
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