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Mousa-Doust D, Dingee CK, Chen L, Bazzarelli A, Kuusk U, Pao JS, Warburton R, McKevitt EC. Excision of breast fibroepithelial lesions: when is it still necessary?-A 10-year review of a regional centre. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2022; 194:307-314. [PMID: 35639263 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-022-06631-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Fibroepithelial lesions (FEL) range from benign fibroadenoma (FA) to malignant phyllodes tumor (PT), but can be difficult to diagnose on core needle biopsy (CNB). This study assesses risk factors for phyllodes tumor (PT) and recurrence and whether a policy to excise FELs over 3 cm in size is justified. METHODS Patients having surgery for FELs from 2009 to 2018 were identified. The association of clinical, radiology and pathological features with PT and recurrence were evaluated. Trend analysis was used to assess risk of PT based on imaging size. RESULTS Of the 616 patients with FELs, 400 were identified as having FA on CNB and 216 were identified as having FEL with a comment of concern for phyllodes tumor (query PT, QPT). PT was identified in 107 cases; 28 had CNB of FA (7.0%), while 79 had QPT (36.6%). Follow-up was available for 86 with a mean of 56 months; six patients had recurrence of PT, all of whom had QPT on CNB. The finding of PT was associated with CNB of QPT, increasing age and size on multivariate logistic regression. All patients diagnosed with PT following CNB of FA had enlarging lesions with a mean size of 38.3 mm. CONCLUSIONS Our data does not support routine excision of FELs based on size alone. All patients with QPT on CNB, regardless of size should consider excision due to high risk of PT and recurrence, and the decision to excise FAs to rule out PT should also consider whether the lesion is enlarging.
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- Dorsa Mousa-Doust
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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Liu RQ, Que J, Chen L, Dingee CK, Warburton R, McKevitt EC, Kuusk U, Pao JS, Bazzarelli A. Measurements using mammography and ultrasonography underestimate the size of high-volume ductal carcinoma in situ. Am J Surg 2021; 221:1167-1171. [PMID: 33810833 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical decisions for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are based on lesion sizes. This study aims to determine the accuracy of pre-operative imaging in estimating the size of DCIS. METHODS This was a retrospective review of clinicopathologic data of patients treated for DCIS with breast conserving surgery (BCS) between 2012 and 2018. Mammographic and sonographic lesion sizes were compared with final pathology sizes. RESULTS For the 152 lesions visible on mammography, mean size on imaging was significantly smaller when compared to final pathology (2.3 vs. 3.6 cm, p < 0.001). The mean difference of 1.3 cm was a significant underestimation with a correlation coefficient of 0.367 (p < 0.001). For 48 sonographically visible lesions, the radiologic size was significantly smaller than pathologic size (1.7 vs. 4.1 cm, p < 0.001), but the degree of underestimation was not significantly correlated (p = 0.379). CONCLUSION DCIS size was significantly underestimated by imaging. This must be taken into consideration during surgical planning.
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- Rachel Q Liu
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5A5, Canada; Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada.
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- MD Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Providence Breast Centre, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3N4, Canada; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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Lustig DB, Guo M, Liu C, Warburton R, Dingee CK, Pao JS, Kuusk U, Chen L, McKevitt EC. Development and Prospective Validation of a Risk Calculator That Predicts a Low Risk Cohort for Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia Upstaging to Malignancy: Evidence for a Watch and Wait Strategy of a High-Risk Lesion. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:4622-4627. [PMID: 32710273 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08881-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Guidelines recommend surgical excision of atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) due to the concern of undersampling a potential malignancy on core needle biopsy (CNB). The purpose of this study was to determine clinical, radiological and pathological variables associated with ADH upstaging to cancer and to develop a predictive risk calculator capable of identifying women who have a low oncological risk of upstaging. METHODS A prospectively collected database from a tertiary breast referral center was analyzed for women diagnosed with ADH on CNB between January 2013 to December 2017 who underwent surgical excision. CNB and surgical pathology reports were examined to determine rate of upstaging. The association between clinical, radiological and pathological variables were evaluated using regression analysis to determine predictors of ADH upstaging to cancer. Significant variables (p ≤ 0.05) identified on univariate analysis were assigned a score of "1" and were included in the ADH upstaging risk calculator. RESULTS A total of 1986 patients underwent surgery for a high-risk lesion. We identified 318 (16.0%) patients who had ADH identified on their CNB who underwent surgery-of which 290 were included in our study. The upstage rate was 24.8%. Five variables were associated with upstaging and included in our calculator: (1) lesion > 5 mm on ultrasound; (2) lesion > 5 mm on mammogram; (3) one or more "high-risk" lesion(s) on CNB; (4) pathological suspicion for cancer and; (5) incomplete removal of calcifications on CNB. Patients with a score of 0 had a 2% risk of being upstaged to cancer and were deemed low risk with 17.2% of patients falling within this category. CONCLUSIONS Patients with ADH on CNB can be stratified into a low oncological cohort who have a 2% risk of being upstaged to carcinoma. In the future, these select patients may be counselled and potentially offered observation as an alternative to surgery.
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- Daniel Ben Lustig
- Department of Surgery, Vancouver Coastal Health, 2775 Laurel Street, 11th Floor, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada. .,University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada
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Liu C, Dingee CK, Warburton R, Pao JS, Kuusk U, Bazzarelli A, Sidhu R, McKevitt EC. Pure flat epithelial atypia identified on core needle biopsy does not require excision. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 46:235-239. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Bovill ES, McKevitt EC. ASO Author Reflections: Trimming the Fat: Improving Access to Immediate Breast Reconstructive Surgery by Streamlining Operating Room Resources. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:729-730. [PMID: 31520205 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07784-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Esta S Bovill
- Department of Surgery, Providence Breast Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Providence Breast Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Lustig DB, Warburton R, Dingee CK, Kuusk U, Pao JS, McKevitt EC. Is microductectomy still necessary to diagnose breast cancer: a 10-year study on the effectiveness of duct excision and galactography. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 174:703-709. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-05109-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Pajak C, Pao J, Ghuman A, McKevitt EC, Kuusk U, Dingee CK, Warburton R. Routine shave margins are not necessary in early stage breast cancer treated with Breast Conserving Surgery. Am J Surg 2018; 215:922-925. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rafn BS, Hung S, Hoens AM, McNeely ML, Singh CA, Kwan W, Dingee C, McKevitt EC, Kuusk U, Pao J, Van Laeken N, Goldsmith CH, Campbell KL. Prospective surveillance and targeted physiotherapy for arm morbidity after breast cancer surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2018; 32:811-826. [PMID: 29473482 DOI: 10.1177/0269215518757292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate prospective surveillance and targeted physiotherapy (PSTP) compared to education (EDU) on the prevalence of arm morbidity and describe the associated program cost. DESIGN Pilot randomized single-blinded controlled trial. SETTING Urban with assessments and treatment delivered in hospitals. PARTICIPANTS Women scheduled for breast cancer surgery. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to PSTP ( n = 21) or EDU ( n = 20) and assessed presurgery and 12 months postsurgery. All participants received usual care, namely, preoperative education and provision of an education booklet with postsurgical exercises. The PSTP group was monitored for arm morbidity every three months and referred for physiotherapy if arm morbidity was identified. The EDU group received three education sessions on nutrition, stress and fatigue management. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Arm morbidity was based on changes in the surgical arm(s) from presurgery in four domains: (1) shoulder range of motion, (2) strength, (3) volume, and (4) upper body function. Complex arm morbidity indicated ≥2 domains impaired. Second, the cost of the PSTP program was described. RESULTS At 12 months, 18 (49%) participants (10 PSTP and 8 EDU) had arm morbidity, with EDU participants presenting more complex arm morbidity compared to PSTP participants. PSTP participants attended 4.4 of 5 assessments with 90% retention. The PSTP program cost was $150 covered by the Health Care Provider and the Patient Out-of-Pocket Travel cost was CAN$40. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that PSTP is feasible among women with breast cancer for early identification of arm morbidity. A larger study is needed to determine the cost and effectiveness benefits.
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- Bolette S Rafn
- 1 Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 1 Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 1 Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 2 Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- 4 Fraser Valley Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 5 Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 5 Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 5 Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 5 Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 5 Department of Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 6 Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada.,7 Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 1 Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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McKevitt EC, Dingee CK, Leung SP, Brown CJ, Van Laeken NY, Lee R, Kuusk U. Reduced Time to Breast Cancer Diagnosis with Coordination of Radiological and Clinical Care. Cureus 2017; 9:e1919. [PMID: 29464133 PMCID: PMC5807023 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.1919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Diagnostic delays for breast problems is a current concern in British Columbia and diagnostic pathways for breast cancer are currently under review. Breast centres have been introduced in Europe and reported to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. Guidelines for breast centers are outlined by the European Society for Mastology (EUSOMA). A Rapid Access Breast Clinic (RABC) was developed at our hospital applying the concept of triple evaluation for all patients and navigation between clinicians and radiologists. We hypothesize that the Rapid Access Breast Clinic will decrease wait times to diagnosis and minimize duplication of services compared to usual care. Methods A retrospective review was undertaken looking at diagnostic wait times and the number of diagnostic centres involved for consecutive patients seen by breast surgeons with diagnostic workups performed either in the traditional system (TS) or the RABC. Only patients presenting with a new breast problem were included in the study. Results Patients seen at the RABC had a decreased time to surgical consultation (33 vs 86 days, p<0.0001) for both malignant (36 vs 59 days, p=0.0007) and benign diagnoses (31 vs 95 days, p<0.0001). Furthermore, 13% of the patients referred to the surgeon in the TS without a diagnosis were eventually diagnosed with a malignancy and waited a mean of 84 days for initial surgical assessment. Of the patients seen at the RABC, 5% required investigation at more than one institution compared to 39% patients seen in the TS (p<0.0001). Cancer patients had a shorter time from presentation to surgery in the RABC (64 vs 92 days, p=0.009). Conclusion The establishment of the RABC has significantly reduced the time to surgical consultation, time to breast cancer surgery, and duplication of investigations for patients with benign and malignant breast complaints. It is feasible to introduce a EUSOMA-based breast clinic in the Canadian Health Care System and improvements in diagnostic wait times are seen. We recommend the expansion of coordinated care to other sites.
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- Mt. St Joseph Hospital, University of British Columbia Vancouver
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- Surgery, University of British Columbia Vancouver
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McKevitt EC, Dingee CK, Warburton R, Pao JS, Brown CJ, Wilson C, Kuusk U. Coordination of radiologic and clinical care reduces the wait time to breast cancer diagnosis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 24:e388-e393. [PMID: 29089809 DOI: 10.3747/co.24.3767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2009, a Rapid Access Breast Clinic (rabc) was opened at our urban hospital. Compared with the traditional system (ts), the navigated care through the clinic was associated with a significantly shorter time to surgical consultation. Since 2009, many radiology facilities have introduced facilitated-care pathways for patients with breast pathology. Our objective was to determine if that change in diagnostic imaging pathways had eliminated the advantage in time to care previously shown for the rabc. METHODS All patients seen in the rabc and the office-based ts in November-December 2012 were included in the analysis. A retrospective chart review tabulated demographic, surgeon, pathology, and radiologic data, including time intervals to care for all patients. The results were compared with data from 2009. RESULTS In 2012, time from presentation to surgical consultation was less for the rabc group than for the ts group (36 days vs. 73 days, p < 0.001) for both malignant (31 days vs. 55 days, p = 0.008) and benign diagnoses (43 days vs. 79 days, p < 0.001). Comparing the 2012 results with results from 2009, a decline in mean wait time was observed for the ts group (86 days vs. 73 days, p = 0.02). Compared with patients having investigations in the ts, rabc patients with cancer were more likely to undergo surgery within 60 days of presentation (33% vs. 15%, p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS The coordination of radiology and clinical care reduces wait times for diagnosis and surgery in breast cancer. To achieve recommended targets, we recommend implementation of more systematic coordination of care for a breast cancer diagnosis and of navigation to surgeons for patients needing surgical care.
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- E C McKevitt
- Department of Surgery, Providence Health Care.,Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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- Department of Surgery, Providence Health Care.,Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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- Department of Surgery, Providence Health Care.,Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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- Department of Surgery, Providence Health Care.,Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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- Department of Surgery, Providence Health Care.,Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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- Department of Radiology, BC Cancer Agency; and.,Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Surgery, Providence Health Care.,Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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Sayyari SA, Rafn BS, Hung SH, Hoens AM, McNeely ML, Singh CA, Kwan W, Dingee C, McKevitt EC, Kuusk U, Campbell KL. The Effects of Impaired Arm Function on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000516832.92288.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Kuusk U, Seyednejad N, McKevitt EC, Dingee CK, Wiseman SM. Axillary reverse mapping in breast cancer: a Canadian experience. J Surg Oncol 2014; 110:791-5. [PMID: 25053441 DOI: 10.1002/jso.23720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the axillary reverse lymphatic mapping (ARM) procedure for reducing the risk of arm lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. METHODS The ARM procedure was carried out with a subareolar injection of technetium-99 sulfur colloid the morning of surgery, and a patent blue dye injection into the upper inner arm after anesthesia. RESULTS Fifty-two women made up our study population. Thirty-seven patients underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and 15 patients underwent an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for known nodal metastasis. The sentinel lymph node was identified in 36 of the 37 cases who underwent SLNB alone and in 12 of 15 patients who underwent on ALND. In 13 patients, both blue and radioactive lymph nodes or lymphatics were clearly identified (25%) and 5 patients had a clear crossover with nodes being both blue and hot. Only a single patient with crossover lymphatics had metastases present in their sentinel node. CONCLUSION The ARM technique did not prevent identification of the SLN and we identified much greater crossover than reported. We had a single patient, who underwent a sentinel node biopsy, with mild arm lymphedema (1.9%) after 2 years of follow up.
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- Urve Kuusk
- Department of Surgery, Mount St. Joseph's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Department of Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Schneidereit NP, Simons R, Nicolaou S, Graeb D, Brown DR, Kirkpatrick A, Redekop G, McKevitt EC, Neyestani A. Utility of Screening for Blunt Vascular Neck Injuries with Computed Tomographic Angiography. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 60:209-15; discussion 215-6. [PMID: 16456458 DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000195651.60080.2c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To prospectively study the impact of implementing a computed tomographic angiography (CTA)-based screening protocol on the detected incidence and associated morbidity and mortality of blunt vascular neck injury (BVNI). METHODS Consecutive blunt trauma patients admitted to a single tertiary trauma center and identified as at risk for BVNI underwent admission CTA using an eight-slice multi-detector computed tomography scanner. The detected incidence, morbidity, and mortality rates of BVNI were compared with those measured before CTA screening. A logistic regression model was also applied to further evaluate potential risk factors for BVNI. RESULTS A total of 1,313 blunt trauma patients were evaluated. One hundred seventy screening CTAs were performed, of which 33 disclosed abnormalities. Twenty-three were evaluated angiographically, of which 15 were considered to have significant BVNIs, as were 4 of the 10 patients with abnormal CTAs and no angiogram. The incidence of angiographically proven BVNIs in our series was 1.1%. If four patients who were treated for BVNIs based on CTA alone are included, the incidence rises to 1.4%. This is significantly higher than the 0.17% incidence before screening (p < 0.001). In addition, the delayed stroke rate and injury-specific mortality fell significantly from 67% to 0% (p < 0.001) and 38% to 0% (p = 0.002), respectively. Overall mortality also fell significantly, from 38% to 10.5% (p = 0.049). Univariate logistic regression identified the presence of cervical spine injury as a significant predictor of BVNI (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION CTA screening increases the detected incidence of BVNI 8-fold, with rates similar to angiographically based screening protocols. CTA screening significantly decreases BVNI-related morbidity and mortality in an efficient manner, underlying its utility in the early diagnosis of this injury.
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- Nathan P Schneidereit
- Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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McKevitt EC, Calvert E, Ng A, Simons RK, Kirkpatrick AW, Appleton L, Brown DRG. Geriatric trauma: resource use and patient outcomes. Can J Surg 2003; 46:211-5. [PMID: 12812248 PMCID: PMC3211738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Elderly patients who suffer trauma have a higher mortality and use disproportionately more trauma resources than younger patients. To compare these 2 groups and determine the outcomes and characteristics of elderly patients, we reviewed patients in these 2 groups admitted and treated in our tertiary care provincial trauma centre. METHODS From the provincial trauma registry we selected a cohort of 40 geriatric patients (group 1) (> or = 65 yr of age) with an ISS of 16 or more who were admitted to and spent time in our trauma service for more than 48 hours and compared them with a similar randomly selected cohort of 44 patients (group 2) aged 20-30 years. Family physicians were contacted for follow-up of these patients 2 years after discharge. We considered length of hospital stay, complications, disposition of the patients and use of consultation services. RESULTS Patients in group 1 had a mean age of 72.1 years (range from 65-98 yr) and a mean ISS of 27.3 (range from 17-50). Patients in group 2 had a mean age of 26.3 years (range from 22-29 yr) and a mean ISS of 26.3 (range from 17-54). Hospital stay was significantly longer in the group 1: 34.5 days (95% confidence interval [CI]: 24-44 d) versus 21.6 days (95% CI: 15-28 d). More elderly patients experienced complications (35 v. 13, p < 0.001) and required medical consultations (35 v. 26, p < 0.001). In-hospital death rates were 8% (3 of 40) and 4% (2 of 44) respectively (p = 0.3). Fewer geriatric patients could be discharged home (35% [14 of 40] v. 27% [22 of 44], p = 0.056) or to rehabilitation facilities (28% [11 of 40] v. 34% [15 of 44], p = 0.3). Five geriatric patients were discharged to nursing homes (p = 0.007). Of the geriatric patients discharged to rehabilitation facilities or home, 75% were independent 2 years after discharge. CONCLUSIONS Aggressive care for geriatric trauma patients is warranted, and resources should be directed toward rehabilitation. Based on our findings, we expect that creating a directed care pathway for these patients, targetting complications and earlier discharge, will further improve their outcomes.
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- Elaine C McKevitt
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma Services, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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McKevitt EC, Schwarc R, Schneidereit N. Paediatric Surgery at a Regional Hospital. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2003. [DOI: 10.31729/jnma.840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Infants and young children are at particular risk from anaesthesia and surgery. Somehave suggested that these patients only be cared for by those with specialty paediatricsurgical and anaesthetic training. In district hospitals and the developing world thisis often not possible. We have undertaken a prospective study to determine the mortalityand morbidity rate for children 0 to 5 years undergoing surgery at Western RegionalHospital (WRH) in Pokhara, Nepal. During 1999 there were 354 patients in this agegroup undergoing surgery. Surgical procedures were done in general surgery (coveringurology, plastics and neurosurgery as well), orthopaedics, ENT and ophthalmology.There were 6 deaths for a mortality rate of 1.7%. Seven patients had in hospitalcomplications and significant management problems were identified in four patients.In conclusion, although there is no dedicated paediatric surgical unit at WRH, childrenundergoing surgery at this hospital have acceptable morbidity and mortality rates.An improvement in timely presentation, diagnosis, treatment and intraoperativemonitoring may further improve these results.
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McKevitt EC, Kirkpatrick AW, Vertesi L, Granger R, Simons RK. Blunt vascular neck injuries: diagnosis and outcomes of extracranial vessel injury. J Trauma 2002; 53:472-6. [PMID: 12352483 DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200209000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blunt vascular neck injuries (BVNIs) are rare, often occult, and potentially devastating injuries. The purpose of this study was to identify a high-risk group, which would benefit from screening. METHODS Patients with BVNIs were identified from our trauma registry and charts were reviewed. Potential risk factors for BVNI were evaluated by univariate and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Thirty-one BVNIs were identified in 22 patients. The stroke rate was 60% and the mortality rate was 25%. Univariate analysis showed Glasgow Coma Scale score < or = 8, head injury (Abbreviated Injury Scale [AIS] score > or = 3), basal skull fracture, facial injury, other neck injury, thorax injury (AIS score > or = 3), abdominal injury, and cervical spine injury to be significant (p < 0.05). The multivariate predictive model had two predictors remaining significant: thorax injury (AIS [thorax] score > or = 3) and Glasgow Coma Scale score < or = 8. CONCLUSION Screening should be undertaken for patients at increased risk for BVNI: those with risk factors identified in our regression analysis and factors previously reported.
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- Elaine C McKevitt
- Department of Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- E C McKevitt
- Dept. of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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BACKGROUND Blunt carotid injuries are rare, often occult, and potentially devastating. Angiographic screening programs have detected this injury in up to 1% of blunt trauma patients. Implementing a liberal angiographic screening program at our hospital is impractical and we want to identify a high-risk group to target for screening. We hypothesize that intracranial and extracranial carotid injuries have different risks, presentations, and outcomes. METHODS Patients with intracranial and extracranial carotid injuries were identified from the British Columbia trauma registry. Presentation and outcome were reviewed. To facilitate statistical modeling the analysis was done by matching cases to 5 randomly selected controls. Risk factors for injury were evaluated by univariate and multiple logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 35 carotid injuries were identified. Thirteen intracranial injuries were identified in 10 patients. Twenty-two extracranial injuries were identified in 18 patients. Sixty-seven percent of patients with intracranial injuries and 31% of those with extracranial injuries died (P = 0.11). Eleven percent of intracranial injuries and 56% of extracranial injuries were occult (P = 0.04). Glasgow outcome scores were 2.04 intracranial and 3.12 extracranial (P = 0.18). For intracranial injuries the multiple variable predictive model had two predictors: Glasgow Coma Score </=8 and facial fractures. For extracranial the predictors were GCS < or =8 and thoracic injury (Abbreviated Injury Score > or =3). CONCLUSIONS Intracranial injuries were frequently detected on initial investigations and have very poor outcomes. Extracranial injuries were more frequently occult and stand to benefit from early detection by screening programs. As independent risk factors for these two injuries differ, limited screening resources should focus on risk factors for occult extracranial injury: namely, low GCS and significant thoracic injury.
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- Elaine C McKevitt
- Department of Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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A new cause of a false-positive result of a Meckel's scan is reported. An 11-year-old girl had a 3-week history of constant right lower quadrant pain that was initially managed by laparoscopic appendectomy. A repeated laparoscopy for persistent pain was nondiagnostic. A missed Meckel's diverticulum was considered as the cause of this pain, which prompted a Meckel scan. This scan revealed a periumbilical focus of activity that was interpreted as a Meckel's diverticulum attached to the anterior abdominal wall by a band. The laparotomy showed no Meckel's diverticulum. The false-positive result of the Meckel scan may be the result of inflammation from the periumbilical laparoscopic port site.
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- E C McKevitt
- Division of Pediatric General Surgery, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
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