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Slavu IM, Tulin A, Filipoiu F, Dogaru A, Munteanu O, Anca Monica OM, Tulin R, Ursut B. Axillary Lymphadenectomy: Safe Dissection Through a Correct Technique. Cureus 2024; 16:e52434. [PMID: 38371030 PMCID: PMC10870804 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The primary treatment of breast cancer in sentinel-positive ganglia includes axillary lymphatic nodal dissection. The LAD (lymphatic axillary dissection) has decreased in overall numbers but due to the increasing incidence of breast cancer, it is practised on a daily basis, even though there is a myriad of complications such as numbness of the upper limb and chest wall, movement restriction of the upper limb, and chronic pain which appear due to trauma to the nerves which pass through the axilla. However, the utility in the overall survival or DFS (disease-free survival) of the patient is unquestionable. In our study, through the dissection of cadavers, we exposed the vital structures and the anatomical relations of this region. We aimed to offer a map or technique for the surgeon to follow to decrease the overall morbidity of this procedure.
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- Iulian M Slavu
- Anatomy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, ROU
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- General Surgery, Agrippa Ionescu Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, ROU
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- Anatomy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, ROU
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- General Surgery, Agrippa Ionescu Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, ROU
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, ROU
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- Anatomy and Embryology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, ROU
- Endocrinology, Agrippa Ionescu Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, ROU
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- General Surgery, Agrippa Ionescu Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, ROU
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Vijayakumar S, Nittala MR, Buddala V, Mobit P, Duggar WN, Yang CC, Lirette ST, Mundra E, Ahmed HZ, Berry SM, Craft BS, Woods WC, Otts J, Rahimi A, Dobbs T. Real World and Public Health Perspectives of Intraoperative Radiotherapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Analysis Beyond the Statistical Facts. Cureus 2023; 15:e36432. [PMID: 37025715 PMCID: PMC10072193 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Breast conservation therapy (BCT) (usually a lumpectomy plus radiotherapy (RT)) has become a standard alternative to radical mastectomy in early-stage breast cancers with equal, if not higher, survival rates. The established standard of the RT component of the BCT had been about six weeks of Monday through Friday external beam RT to the whole breast (WBRT). Recent clinical trials have shown that partial breast radiation therapy (PBRT) to the region surrounding the lumpectomy cavity with shorter courses can result in equal local control, survival, and slightly improved cosmetic outcomes. Intraoperative RT (IORT) wherein RT is administered at the time of operation for BCT to the lumpectomy cavity as a single-fraction RT is also considered PBRT. The advantage of IORT is that weeks of RT are avoided. However, the role of IORT as part of BCT has been controversial. The extreme views go from "I will not recommend to anyone" to "I can recommend to all early-stage favorable patients." These divergent views are due to difficulty in interpreting the clinical trial results. There are two modalities of delivering IORT, namely, the use of low-energy 50 kV beams or electron beams. There are several retrospective, prospective, and two randomized clinical trials comparing IORT versus WBRT. Yet, the opinions are divided. In this paper, we try to bring clarity and consensus from a highly broad-based multidisciplinary team approach. The multidisciplinary team included breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, biostatisticians, public health experts, nurse practitioners, and medical oncologists. We show that there is a need to more carefully interpret and differentiate the data based on electron versus low-dose X-ray modalities; the randomized study results have to be extremely carefully dissected from biostatistical points of view; the importance of the involvement of patients and families in the decision making in a very transparent and informed manner needs to be emphasized; and the compromise some women may be willing to accept between 2-4% potential increase in local recurrence (as interpreted by some of the investigators in IORT randomized studies) versus mastectomy. We conclude that, ultimately, the choice should be that of women with detailed facts of the pros and cons of all options being presented to them from the angle of patient/family-focused care. Although the guidelines of various professional societies can be helpful, they are only guidelines. The participation of women in IORT clinical trials is still needed, and as genome-based and omics-based fine-tuning of prognostic fingerprints evolve, the current guidelines need to be revisited. Finally, the use of IORT can help rural, socioeconomically, and infrastructure-deprived populations and geographic regions as the convenience of single-fraction RT and the possibility of breast preservation are likely to encourage more women to choose BCT than mastectomy. This option can also likely lead to more women choosing to get screened for breast cancer, thus enabling the diagnosis of breast cancer at an earlier stage and improving the survival outcomes.
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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- Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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Wu TC, McCloskey SA. Established and new horizons in radiotherapy for breast cancer. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2023; 15:17588359231161415. [PMID: 36950271 PMCID: PMC10026101 DOI: 10.1177/17588359231161415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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Modern advances in diagnostics, surgery, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy (RT) have drastically revolutionized treatment strategies for breast cancer. This review outlines current and evolving treatment paradigms for RT in the breast-conserving therapy and post-mastectomy setting. In early-stage breast cancer, there is active investigation in expanding eligibility for omission of RT in women with more biologically favorable tumors and growing options to effectively irradiate less breast tissue and shorten RT treatment courses. For locally advanced breast cancer, we discuss several patient cohorts in which the necessity of post-mastectomy RT (PMRT) is commonly debated. Ongoing efforts to better refine indications for PMRT and evaluate the feasibility of hypofractionated PMRT are being studied. Metastasis-directed therapy with ablative RT is an emerging topic of interest in many cancers, including its role and impact in oligometastatic breast cancer. In this review, we will discuss the rationale for current standard of care and address in greater detail the aforementioned concepts.
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- Trudy C. Wu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of
California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Monib S, Elzayat I. Evaluation of the Surgical Outcomes of Breast Oncoplastic Techniques Carried Out by a General Surgical Oncologist. Cureus 2021; 13:e19226. [PMID: 34877204 PMCID: PMC8641256 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background With recent advances in different breast cancer treatment modalities, breast conservation surgery (BCS) has gained popularity and has become the mainstay for the treatment of early breast cancer. The model of dedicated breast surgeons working in breast units is standard in some but not all countries. We have aimed to define surgical outcomes of oncoplastic breast surgery carried out by one general surgical oncologist. Patients and methods We have conducted a prospective non-randomised case series analysis to assess the oncologic and aesthetic outcome of tissue displacement oncoplastic breast techniques in managing unifocal early-stage breast cancer from January 2019 to January 2020. One surgical oncologist with 23 years of surgical oncology experience carried out all operations. Results We have included 50 female patients treated with variant oncoplastic volume displacement techniques. We have used the round block technique in 20%, the batwing technique in 18%, lateral mammoplasty in 20%, and medial mammoplasty in 2%. We have also carried out wise pattern therapeutic mammoplasty with inferior pedicle in 20% (10 patients), and vertical mammoplasty with superior pedicle in 20% (10 patients). While 8% of our patients had Clavien-Dindo system grade I Immediate complications, including the surgical site infection and postoperative seroma and haematoma, 2% of patients had grade II complications in the form of partial areola and nipple complex necrosis leading to delayed wound healing requiring secondary suturing. No delayed complications or mortalities were recorded. Eight per cent of patients required re-excision to clear margins, 74% had excellent results, 24% had good results, and 2% had fair results. In addition, 64% were very satisfied with their results, 32% were satisfied, while 4% were not satisfied with aesthetic results. Conclusion Based on our limited number of patients, we have found that tissue displacement oncoplastic techniques carried out by a general surgical oncologist are safe and reliable in providing satisfactory oncological outcomes with a low risk of delaying adjuvant therapy and acceptable aesthetic outcomes.
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- Sherif Monib
- Breast Surgery, West Hertfordshire Hospitals National Health Services (NHS) Trust, St. Albans and Watford General Hospitals, London, GBR
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Smith J, Leonard C, Carter DL, Tole S. Does the Presence of Cytokeratin Positive Individual Tumor Cells (N 0(I+)) in Sentinel Lymph Nodes Affect Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation. Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press) 2021; 13:513-517. [PMID: 34512014 PMCID: PMC8413089 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s318197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose To report a primary objective clinical outcome of ipsilateral breast cancer recurrence following accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) with N0(i+) (single tumor cells or clusters <2mm) in sentinel lymph nodes. The secondary objective was to observe any incidence of ipsilateral breast failure. Patients and Methods Between March 2004 and April 2016, a total of 747 patients were enrolled in one of two APBI (Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation) breast protocols (Phase II NCT01185145 and Phase III NCT01185132). Nineteen patients with N0(i+) disease were treated between February 2005 and December 2015. Patient eligibility included a primary invasive or DCIS tumor size <3 cm, N0(i+) disease, and margin width of >2 mm. All enrolled patients presented in this report had sentinel lymph node examinations. Clinical outcomes of ipsilateral breast, axillary and combined regional (breast or axillary) recurrences were analyzed. Results Median follow-up for all patients was 5 years (1–8 years). No patient experienced either ipsilateral breast or axillary recurrence. Conclusion There has been scarce information/reporting of the treatment of patients with cytokeratin positive individual tumor cells N0(i+) with APBI. The authors have presented data which suggest that the successful outcomes of these patients might warrant further study.
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- Jamie Smith
- Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Littleton, Denver, CO, USA
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- Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Littleton, Denver, CO, USA
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Jordan RM, Rebielak M, Johnson K, Fluck M, Oxenberg J. Improved Overall Well-Being After Breast Conserving Therapy Using Three-Dimensional Bioabsorbable Markers and Tissue Rearrangement, a Single Institution's Preliminary Experience. Am Surg 2021:31348211031839. [PMID: 34250838 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211031839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tissue rearrangement (TR) is a basic oncoplastic technique to reshape the breast after breast conserving therapy (BCT). Tissue rearrangement can be combined with three-dimensional bioabsorbable markers (3DBM) as an easily adaptable technique to provide volume replacement and focused radiation. Since 3DBM can take time for absorption and symptoms related to its use have not been fully assessed, we evaluate patient's overall satisfaction and well-being after TR with 3DBM is performed. We surveyed patients receiving BCT with adjuvant radiotherapy using BREAST-QTM BCT satisfaction and physical well-being surveys comparing patients receiving BCT alone to BCT with TR and/or 3DBM. Of 68 patients, 56 underwent BCT alone, 10 had BCT with TR + 3DBM, and 2 had BCT with TR. No significant difference was seen in physical well-being (P = .39), while overall satisfaction was significantly improved following TR + 3DBM (P = .0088). In summary, TR with use of 3DBM provides basic oncoplastic options to improve patient satisfaction without significantly changing symptoms.
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- 21599Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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Savioli F, Seth S, Morrow E, Doughty J, Stallard S, Malyon A, Romics L. Extreme Oncoplasty: Breast Conservation in Patients with Large, Multifocal, and Multicentric Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press) 2021; 13:353-359. [PMID: 34079367 PMCID: PMC8164874 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s296242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Extreme Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Surgery (EOBCS) is offered in selected patients with multifocal or multicentric breast cancer (MFMC). Recent evidence has suggested that EOBCS may be a valuable resource for patients with MFMC who may avoid the risk associated with mastectomy in favour of the benefits of breast conservation without risking their oncological outcomes. Our study examined the practice of EOBCS in two regional breast units in Glasgow, United Kingdom. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospectively collected database of 50 patients treated with EOBC in two breast units in Glasgow between 2007 and 2018 were evaluated, and clinical outcomes were observed. RESULTS Fifty patients (median age 55) underwent EOBCS, of which 43 (86%) had invasive disease. Median tumour size was 55mm (50-90) and multifocal disease was identified in 22 (44%) patients. Nine patients (18%) were found to have positive margins and underwent a second procedure, with 6 (12%) proceeding to mastectomy. Five-year disease free survival rate was 91.5%, while cancer-specific survival was 95.7%. CONCLUSION EOBCS is oncologically safe in short-term follow-up. Large scale studies are required to confirm these preliminary results, in order to offer EOBCS as a valid option to patients with advanced or multifocal breast cancer.
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- Francesca Savioli
- Academic Unit of Surgery, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, UK
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- Academic Unit of Surgery, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Canniesburn Department of Plastic Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Academic Unit of Surgery, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
- Department of Breast Surgery, New Victoria Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Nguyen DV, Kim SW, Oh YT, Noh OK, Jung Y, Chun M, Yoon DS. Local Recurrence in Young Women with Breast Cancer: Breast Conserving Therapy vs. Mastectomy Alone. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:2150. [PMID: 33947007 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13092150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Simple Summary To date, breast conserving therapy has equivalent local control to mastectomy alone. However, it is not clear whether this finding is equally applied to young women because of the lack of large scale prospective randomized studies. In this study, we compared the local control between breast conserving therapy and mastectomy alone for young women with breast cancer. We found that young women who underwent breast conserving therapy had an approximately 2.5-fold increased risk of local recurrence compared with those receiving mastectomy alone. The prognosis of young women who had local recurrence after breast conserving therapy were poor despite the aggressive salvage treatments. Therefore, the development of more effective novel systemic treatments is required to improve treatment outcomes in young women with breast cancer receiving breast conserving therapy. Abstract We compared the cumulative incidence of local recurrence in young patients (≤40 years) with breast cancer between breast conserving therapy (BCT) and mastectomy alone. Among 428 women with early-stage breast cancer who were treated between 2001 and 2012, 311 underwent BCT and 117 underwent mastectomy alone. Adjuvant systemic treatments were administered to 409 patients (95.6%). We compared the cumulative incidence of LR and survival rates between two groups. During a median follow-up period of 91 months, the 10-year cumulative incidence of LR was 9.3% (median interval of 36.5 months from surgery). Patients treated with BCT tended to have a higher risk for local recurrence (11.1% for BCT vs. 4.1% for mastectomy alone, p = 0.078). All patients with isolated LR after BCT (n = 23) underwent salvage mastectomy followed by systemic treatments. The 5-year distant metastasis-free survival and overall survival of patients with isolated LR after BCT were 44.2% and 82.2%, respectively. The BCT group exhibited an approximately 2.5-fold higher risk of LR than mastectomy alone group. Patients with isolated LR after BCT showed poor prognosis despite undergoing aggressive salvage treatments. The development of novel treatments should be investigated to reduce LR for improving prognosis and preserving cosmetic outcomes in young women.
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Harris CG, Eslick GD. Impact of lobular carcinoma in situ on local recurrence in breast cancer treated with breast conservation therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:1696-1703. [PMID: 33634956 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is a known risk factor for breast cancer of unclear significance when detected in association with invasive carcinoma. This meta-analysis aims to determine the impact of LCIS on local recurrence risk for individuals with breast cancer treated with breast conservation therapy to help guide appropriate management strategies. METHODS We identified relevant studies from five electronic databases. Studies were deemed suitable for inclusion where they compared patients with invasive breast cancer and concurrent LCIS to those with breast cancer alone, all patients underwent breast conservation therapy (lumpectomy with adjuvant radiation therapy) and local recurrence was evaluated. Recurrence data were pooled by use of a random-effects model. RESULTS From 1488 citations screened by our search, nine studies were deemed suitable for inclusion. These studies comprised 990 cases and 12 870 controls. Median follow-up time was 104 months. There was a significantly increased risk of overall local recurrence of breast cancer for individuals with LCIS in association with breast cancer following breast conservation therapy (pooled odds ratio (pOR) 1.73; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.10-2.71; P = 0.018). The risk of local recurrence was not significantly increased at 5 years (pOR 1.00; 95% CI 0.49-2.04; P = 0.995) and 10 years (pOR 1.52; 95% CI 0.72-3.23; P = 0.275). CONCLUSION Individuals with LCIS in association with invasive breast cancer have an increased risk of local recurrence following breast conservation therapy. This supports consideration of increased medical surveillance and exploration of further risk reduction strategies for such patients.
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- Christopher G Harris
- Department of Surgery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Chikarmane SA, Cochon LR, Khorasani R, Sahu S, Giess CS. Screening Mammography Performance Metrics of 2D Digital Mammography Versus Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in Women With a Personal History of Breast Cancer. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 217:587-94. [PMID: 32966113 DOI: 10.2214/AJR.20.23976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND. Patients with a history of breast cancer are at higher risk of subsequent breast cancers and need close clinical and imaging follow-up. Limited data are available on screening of these patients with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) versus full-field digital mammography (FFDM). OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the screening mammography performance of DBT compared with FFDM among patients with a history of breast cancer undergoing imaging at a large academic oncology center. METHODS. This retrospective study included consecutively registered patients with a personal history of breast cancer treated with mastectomy or lumpectomy who underwent screening FFDM from October 2014 through September 2016 (5706 examinations of 4091 patients) or screening DBT from February 2017 through December 2018 (4440 examinations of 3647 patients). An institutional mammographic database was queried to obtain imaging type, breast density, history of mastectomy or lumpectomy, and BI-RADS category. An institutional breast cancer registry identified cancer diagnoses. Screening performance metrics were compared between FFDM and DBT groups. RESULTS. Recall rate was significantly lower with DBT than with FFDM (7.9% vs 10.1%; p < .001). DBT and FFDM did not differ in PPV1 (7.7% vs 6.1%; p = .36) or cancer detection rate (CDR) (6.1/1000 vs 6.0/1000; p = .97). Sensitivity was 96.4% for DBT and 71.4% for FFDM (p = .008). Specificity was 92.3% for DBT and 90.0% for FFDM (p < .001). With stratification by breast density, patients with nondense breast tissue had a lower recall rate with DBT than with FFDM (5.9% vs 8.8%; p < .001) and a nonsignificant increase in PPV1 (12.0% vs 6.4%; p = .05). The metrics were not otherwise different between DBT and FFDM among patients with nondense and those with dense breast tissue. Recall rates were lower with DBT than with FFDM among both patients who underwent mastectomy (7.8% vs 9.1%; p = .09) and those who underwent lumpectomy (7.9% vs 11.0%; p = .002). PPV1 and CDR were not different between DBT and FFDM among patients who underwent mastectomy and those who underwent lumpectomy. CONCLUSION. For patients with a personal history of breast cancer who have nondense breasts, the use of DBT as opposed to FFDM reduces recall rate and improves sensitivity and specificity. CDR and PPV1 remain unchanged. CLINICAL IMPACT. For women with a personal history of breast cancer and nondense breasts, DBT offers the potential to maintain the benefits of early cancer detection while reducing the potential harms of false-positive findings.
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Berná-Serna JD, Guzmán-Aroca F, García-Vidal JA, Hernández-Gómez D, García-Ortega AA, Chivato Martín-Falquina T, Piñero-Madrona A, Berná-Mestre JD. A New Therapeutic Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Chronic Breast Wounds: A Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E3063. [PMID: 32977482 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for chronic wounds (CWs) of the breast. A prospective study was performed in 23 patients with CW of the breast who were treated with PRP. The procedure was repeated until the wound was closed completely. The study included patients with a history of breast cancer (n = 8) and patients without cancer (n = 15). The treatment with PRP was successful in all cases and observed in ≤4 weeks in 82.6% (19/23) of patients. The patients without breast cancer showed significantly less time for wound closure than the patients with a history of breast cancer. Moreover, a greater number of PRP treatments were necessary to achieve wound closure in patients undergoing conservative breast treatment. No patients had complications associated with the application of PRP. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to reveal that PRP treatment for CWs of the breast is safe, simple, useful and well-tolerated by patients.
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Rizvi FH, Khan MK, Almas T, Ullah M, Shafi A, Murad MF, Ali A, Nadeem F. Early Postoperative Outcomes of Breast Cancer Surgery in a Developing Country. Cureus 2020; 12:e9941. [PMID: 32968601 PMCID: PMC7505669 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Breast cancer remains the most common cause of cancer related mortality amongst women in Pakistan. Postoperative complications can demoralize the patients and potentially delay adjuvant treatment, leading to adverse outcomes. The overarching aim of the study is to delineate the early postoperative outcomes of breast cancer surgery in Pakistan. Materials and Methods A retrospective study involving patients who underwent breast cancer surgery from June 2016 to December 2019 was conducted. Perioperative morbidities (30 days) were evaluated and documented. The results obtained were analyzed using the SPSS 23 software (IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY). Results A total of 94 patients were included in the study, with the mean age of 50±12.8 years. Breast conserving surgery was performed in 32% (n=31) of the patients, while the remaining 68% (n=63) underwent modified radical mastectomy. The most common complications were seroma formation, flap necrosis and hematoma formation and were observed in 5.3% (n=5), 4.3% (n=4) and 3.2% (n=3) of the patients, respectively. Conclusion Early postoperative complications can delay the commencement of adjuvant systemic therapy required for further management of breast cancer. These complications elicit equally grave consequences for patients undergoing breast conserving surgery and modified radical mastectomy.
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- Surgical Oncology, Federal Government Poly Clinic (Post Graduate Medical Institute), Islamabad, PAK
- Surgical Oncology, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL
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- General Surgery, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad , PAK
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- General Surgery, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- General Surgery, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Laparoscopic Surgery, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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Blankensteijn LL, Egeler SA, Sinno HH, Ibrahim AMS, Izadpanah A, Vorstenbosch J, Dionisopoulos T, Tobias AM, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Analysis of Utility Assessment Scores to Objectify the Health Burden Caused by Breast Conservation Therapy. Plast Surg (Oakv) 2020; 28:77-82. [PMID: 32596181 DOI: 10.1177/2292550320925894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Lumpectomy followed by radiation, known as breast conservation therapy (BCT), is a viable surgical treatment option for early-stage breast cancer. However, the current literature suggests that patients prefer mastectomy over BCT, likely due to the wide variety of postmastectomy reconstructive options. Our aim is to investigate the objective health burden of living with BCT to help surgeons gain a better understanding of patient treatment preferences. Methods Three validated health state utility tools were used to objectify the burden of living with post-BCT results: visual analogue scale (VAS), time trade-off (TTO), and standard gamble (SG). A prospective sample of the general population and medical students were recruited, and their responses analyzed to attain these scores. Results Utility scores for living with BCT are VAS 0.81 ± 0.19, TTO 0.93 ± 0.10, and SG 0.92 ± 0.14. The TTO and SG suggest a willingness to trade 2.5 years of life years and an 8% chance of death undergoing reconstructive procedures to correct a BCT defect, respectively. Age, gender, race, education, and income were not statistically significant independent predictors for higher or lower utility scores. Conclusion The impact of the health burden of BCT was ascertained using validated objective numeric utility scores. These indices demonstrate a willingness to trade less life years to undergo correction of a BCT defect than reconstruction following unilateral mastectomy. They can provide surgeons with the best objective understanding of patient preferences for shared decision-making in the management of breast cancer.
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- Louise L Blankensteijn
- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Jaiswal D, Yadav PS, Shankhdhar VK, Belgaumwala TJ. Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator and Superior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps for Volume Replacement Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. Indian J Plast Surg 2020; 52:304-308. [PMID: 31908368 PMCID: PMC6938437 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3400688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction
Breast conservation therapy (BCT) and oncoplastic breast surgery (OBS) are now established modalities of treatment for breast cancer, with proven oncological safety. Traditionally, latissimus dorsi (LD) flaps have been the one-stop solution workhorse when volume replacement is needed. We present our experience with thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) and superior epigastric artery perforator (SEAP) flaps. These flaps allow the preservation of muscle structure and function.
Material and Methods
Data were collected prospectively of patients in whom pedicled perforator flaps after BCT were used. A handheld 8-MHz audio Doppler was used to locate the perforators. TDAP flaps were used in four patients, whereas SEAP flaps were used in two patients. Skin paddle sizes ranged from 10 × 3 cm to 21 × 7 cm.
Results
TDAP flaps were used in four patients, whereas SEAP flaps were used in two patients All flaps survived. No flap had partial necrosis or fat necrosis. All donor sites were closed primarily and healed uneventfully, and none had a seroma requiring aspiration.
Conclusion
TDAP flaps can be selectively employed when the LD muscle function needs to be preserved. SEAP flaps can also be employed as a rare option in case of lower inner quadrant defects. Pedicled perforator flaps are a useful and reliable option for volume replacement OBS in select patients for reconstructing partial mastectomy defects.
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- Dushyant Jaiswal
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Houben IPL, Vanwetswinkel S, Kalia V, Thywissen T, Nelemans PJ, Heuts EM, Smidt ML, Meyer-Baese A, Wildberger JE, Lobbes MBI. Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography in the evaluation of breast suspicious calcifications: diagnostic accuracy and impact on surgical management. Acta Radiol 2019; 60:1110-1117. [PMID: 30678480 PMCID: PMC6691602 DOI: 10.1177/0284185118822639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [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] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background Detecting pathological breast calcifications remains challenging. Based on recent studies, contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) was shown to be superior compared to full-field digital mammography (FFDM). Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CESM in suspicious breast calcifications and its impact on surgical decision-making. Material and Methods All screening recalled patients with suspicious calcifications that underwent CESM in the period October 2012 until September 2015 were included. One experienced radiologist provided a BI-RADS classification for the FFDM images only. The evaluation was repeated for the CESM exam. In a simulated tumor board meeting, two breast surgeons decided on the preferred surgical treatment (breast conservation therapy [BCT] versus mastectomy) for all malignant cases. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) were calculated defining BI-RADS ≥4 as being malignant. In addition, differences in surgical decision-making were analyzed and compared using McNemar’s test. Results In total, 147 women were included in this study (mean age = 61 years; age range = 49–75 years). Pathology showed 82 benign and 65 malignant lesions, of which 33 were ductal carcinomas in situ and 32 were invasive lesions. Diagnostic performances of CESM (differences compared to FFDM in brackets) were: sensitivity 93.8% (+3%), specificity 36.6% (−2.5%), PPV 54% (0%), and NPV 88.2% (+4%). Based on low-energy images, surgeons suggested BCT in 89% of the cases. Based on the CESM exam, no statistical changes in decisions were observed (86% BCT, P = 0.453). Conclusion CESM only slightly improves the diagnostic accuracy of the evaluation of breast calcifications. It is not of added value compared to FFDM in guiding surgical decision-making.
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- Ivo PL Houben
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sjúkrahúsið Akureyri, Iceland
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Scientific Computing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Hassinger TE, Showalter TN, Schroen AT, Brenin DR, Berger AC, Libby B, Showalter SL. Utility of CT imaging in a novel form of high-dose-rate intraoperative breast radiation therapy. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2018; 62:835-840. [PMID: 30102019 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is an alternative to whole breast radiation following breast conserving surgery. Conventional breast IORT is limited by lack of cross-sectional imaging. In response, our institution developed Precision Breast IORT (PB-IORT) which utilizes intraoperative computed tomography (CT) images for confirmation of brachytherapy applicator placement and for treatment planning. The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of CT imaging in PB-IORT in the first 103 patients treated in two prospective clinical trials. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the first 103 patients treated with PB-IORT. All patients underwent breast surgery and placement of a multi-lumen brachytherapy applicator. Patients had a CT scan followed by high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy. Endpoints were the number of patients having more than one CT during PB-IORT and the number of treatment plans having image-based modifications. RESULTS After initial CT scan, 27 patients (26.2%) had findings prompting surgical applicator adjustment. One patient underwent an additional scan to localize a biopsy clip and aid in excision to negative margin. Eighty-one patients (78.6%) had dosimetry modifications based on CT findings with 36 plans (35.0%) adjusted to protect the skin or chest wall and 45 plans (43.7%) to protect both the skin and chest wall. CONCLUSIONS Computed tomography findings prompted treatment alterations in the majority of patients treated with PB-IORT to enhance tissue conformity and to sculpt the radiation dose away from normal tissues. CT imaging is unique to PB-IORT. These findings suggest the potential clinical superiority of PB-IORT given its allowance for patient-specific alterations.
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- Taryn E Hassinger
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Section of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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INTRODUCTION The standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer is breast conservation therapy, consisting of breast conserving surgery followed by adjuvant radiation treatment (RT). Conventionally-fractionated whole breast irradiation (CF-WBI) has been the standard RT regimen, but recently shorter courses of hypofractionated whole breast irradiation (HF-WBI) have been advocated for patient convenience and reduction in healthcare costs and resources. Areas covered: This review covers the major randomized European and Canadian trials comparing HF-WBI to CF-WBI with long-term follow-up, as well as additional recently closed randomized trials that further seek to define the applicability of HF-WBI in clinical practice. Randomized data is summarized in terms of clinical utility and for a variety of clinical applications. Recently published consensus guidelines and practical implementation of HF-WBI including its broader effect on the healthcare system are reviewed. Finally, an assessment of the emerging evidence in support of hypofractionation for locally advanced disease is presented. Expert commentary: HF-WBI has replaced CF-WBI as the accepted standard of care in most women with early-stage breast cancer who do not require regional nodal irradiation. Early data supports the continued study of hypofractionation in the locally advanced setting, however broad adoption awaits longer follow-up and additional data from ongoing clinical trials.
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- Apar Gupta
- a Department of Radiation Oncology , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , New Brunswick , NJ , USA
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- a Department of Radiation Oncology , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , New Brunswick , NJ , USA
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- a Department of Radiation Oncology , Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , New Brunswick , NJ , USA
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Bae MS, Chang JM, Cho N, Han W, Ryu HS, Moon WK. Association of preoperative breast MRI features with locoregional recurrence after breast conservation therapy. Acta Radiol 2018; 59:409-417. [PMID: 28747131 DOI: 10.1177/0284185117723041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background Locoregional recurrence (LRR) following breast conservation therapy (BCT) is associated with an increased risk of distant metastasis and death in patients with breast cancer. Purpose To investigate whether preoperative breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features are associated with the risk of LRR in patients undergoing BCT. Material and Methods A total of 3781 women with primary invasive breast cancer underwent preoperative MRI and BCT between 2003 and 2013. Forty-eight patients who developed LRR comprised the LRR cohort and one-to-one matching (age, tumor stage, grade, and axillary nodal status) of each patient to a control participant was performed in patients who did not develop recurrence. Three readers independently reviewed MR images of the index cancer and the presence of multifocal disease was assessed. Χ2 analysis was used to compare imaging and clinical features between LRR and control cohorts, with multivariate logistic regression analysis used to identify independent features. Results Significant differences were found in the proportion of multifocal disease ( P = 0.001), background parenchymal enhancement level ( P = 0.007), and breast cancer molecular subtype ( P = 0.01) between LRR and control cohorts. Multivariate analysis showed that multifocal disease (odds ratio [OR] = 11.9; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.4-102.5; P = 0.02) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive subtype (OR = 12.7; 95% CI = 1.3-127.6; P = 0.03) were both independently associated with LRR. Conclusion Multifocal disease on preoperative breast MRI may indicate an increased risk of LRR in patients treated with BCT.
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- Min Sun Bae
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Richey WL, Luo M, Goodale SE, Clements LW, Meszoely IM, Miga MI. A system for automatic monitoring of surgical instruments and dynamic, non-rigid surface deformations in breast cancer surgery. Proc SPIE Int Soc Opt Eng 2018; 10576:105761H. [PMID: 31130766 PMCID: PMC6530568 DOI: 10.1117/12.2295221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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When negative tumor margins are achieved at the time of resection, breast conserving therapy (lumpectomy followed with radiation therapy) offers patients improved cosmetic outcomes and quality of life with equivalent survival outcomes to mastectomy. However, high reoperation rates ranging 10-59% continue to challenge adoption and suggest that improved intraoperative tumor localization is a pressing need. We propose to couple an optical tracker and stereo camera system for automated monitoring of surgical instruments and non-rigid breast surface deformations. A bracket was designed to rigidly pair an optical tracker with a stereo camera, optimizing overlap volume. Utilizing both devices allowed for precise instrument tracking of multiple objects with reliable, workflow friendly tracking of dynamic breast movements. Computer vision techniques were employed to automatically track fiducials, requiring one-time initialization with bounding boxes in stereo camera images. Point based rigid registration was performed between fiducial locations triangulated from stereo camera images and fiducial locations recorded with an optically tracked stylus. We measured fiducial registration error (FRE) and target registration error (TRE) with two different stereo camera devices using a phantom breast with five fiducials. Average FREs of 2.7 ± 0.4 mm and 2.4 ± 0.6 mm with each stereo-camera device demonstrate considerable promise for this approach in monitoring the surgical field. Automated tracking was shown to reduce error when compared to manually selected fiducial locations in stereo camera image-based localization. The proposed instrumentation framework demonstrated potential for the continuous measurement of surgical instruments in relation to the dynamic deformations of a breast during lumpectomy.
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- Winona L Richey
- Vanderbilt University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nashville, TN USA
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- Vanderbilt University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nashville, TN USA
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- Vanderbilt University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nashville, TN USA
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- Vanderbilt University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nashville, TN USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Surgical Oncology, Nashville, TN USA
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- Vanderbilt University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nashville, TN USA
- Vanderbilt University Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Nashville, TN USA
- Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering, Nashville, TN USA
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Nashville, TN USA
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Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) for early stage breast cancer is a technique for partial breast irradiation. There are several technologies in clinical use to perform breast IORT. Regardless of technique, IORT generally refers to the delivery of a single dose of radiation to the periphery of the tumor bed in the immediate intraoperative time frame, although some protocols have performed IORT as a second procedure. There are two large prospective randomized trials establishing the safety and efficacy of breast IORT in early stage breast cancer patients with sufficient follow-up time on thousands of women. The advantages of IORT for partial breast irradiation include: direct visualization of the target tissue ensuring treatment of the high-risk tissue and eliminating the risk of marginal miss; the use of a single dose coordinated with the necessary surgical excision thereby reducing omission of radiation and the selection of mastectomy for women without access to a radiotherapy facility or unable to undergo several weeks of daily radiation; favorable toxicity profiles; patient convenience and cost savings; radiobiological and tumor microenvironment conditions which lead to enhanced tumor control. The main disadvantage of IORT is the lack of final pathologic information on the tumor size, histology, margins, and nodal status. When unexpected findings on final pathology such as positive margins or positive sentinel nodes predict a higher risk of local or regional recurrence, additional whole breast radiation may be indicated, thereby reducing some of the convenience and low-toxicity advantages of sole IORT. However, IORT as a tumor bed boost has also been studied and appears to be safe with acceptable toxicity. IORT has potential efficacy advantages related to overall survival related to reduced cardiopulmonary radiation doses. It may also be very useful in specific situations, such as prior to oncoplastic reconstruction to improve accuracy of adjuvant radiation delivery, or when used as a boost in higher risk patients to improve tumor control. Ongoing international clinical trials are studying these uses and follow-up data are accumulating on completed studies.
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- Eleanor E R Harris
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, United States
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So A, De La Cruz LM, Williams AD, Bahng J, Liao G, McDonald ES, Fisher CS, Czerniecki BJ, Sataloff D, Tchou J. The impact of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and lumpectomy cavity shavings on re-excision rate in pure ductal carcinoma in situ-A single institution's experience. J Surg Oncol 2017; 117:558-566. [PMID: 29127721 DOI: 10.1002/jso.24890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The impact of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (pMRI) and cavity shave margins (CSM) on re-excision rate (RR) in DCIS is unclear. We investigated whether either modality was associated with RR in DCIS. METHODS This is a single-institution retrospective study of 295 women undergoing breast conservation surgery for pure DCIS (2010-2013). CSM were the systematic resection of 4-6 margins during lumpectomy whereas selective shave margins (SSM) were the selective resection of 1-3 margins. Patient demographics and clinical characteristics were abstracted. RR was analyzed according to the use of pMRI, SSM, or CSM with respect to three high-volume breast surgeons at our institution. RESULTS RR was not associated with the use of pMRI (P = 0.87). Any shave margins (P = 0.05), DCIS size (P < 0.001), and DCIS grade (P = 0.14) associated with a lower RR. Of our high-volume surgeons, RR was lower for Surgeon A (P = 0.02). Multivariate analyses showed larger DCIS (OR 1.35, P = 0.005) and practices specific to surgeons B (OR 3.23, P = 0.04) and C (OR 3.57, P = 0.04) increased re-excision odds. CONCLUSIONS SSM/CSM and pMRI use varied among surgeons. Our results suggested the routine use of CSM, not pMRI, could lower re-excision rate, which highlighted a quality improvement opportunity at our institution.
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- Alycia So
- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Owing to its aggressive course, triple-negative breast cancer remains an important clinical issue of current interest compared with hormone-receptor positive subtypes. Recent research has focused on determining the optimal local therapy (breast conversation therapy vs mastectomy) for this cancer subtype. In this overview, we examine outcomes based on immunohistochemistry, gene expression profiles, type of local therapy and in the era of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Based on multiple observational reports risk for locoregional recurrence appears to be similar to reported outcomes in other subtypes. However, distant recurrence continues to be a significant concern for triple-negative breast cancer, indicating the need for better systemic therapies. To date, insufficient evidence exists to determine whether breast conserving therapy or mastectomy results in superior outcomes.
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- William Grubb
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals, Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The James Cancer Center, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals, Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.,School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Department of Radiation Oncology, The James Cancer Center, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals, Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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Pan XB, Chen RJ, Huang ST, Jiang YM, Zhu XD. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of breast conservation therapy followed by radiotherapy in four breast cancer subtypes. Oncotarget 2017; 8:57414-57420. [PMID: 28915682 PMCID: PMC5593653 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The different molecular subtypes of breast cancer are associated with distinct outcomes. We assessed the efficacy of breast conservation therapy (BCT) followed by radiotherapy for patients with different breast cancer subtypes. We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases to identify studies published prior to April 30, 2016 that assessed the efficacy of BCT followed by radiotherapy in breast cancer patients with different molecular subtypes. A meta-analysis of seven studies that included 3,798 luminal A, 770 luminal B, 344 human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her-2), and 767 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients was performed. The pooled odds ratio [OR] for local relapse-free survival in luminal A compared to Her-2 patients was 0.1960 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.0440–0.8728, p = 0.0325) at 5 years and 0.2592 (95% CI: 0.1301–0.5167, p = 0.0001) at 10 years. The pooled OR for local-regional relapse-free survival in luminal A compared to TNBC patients was 0.1381 (95% CI: 0.0565–0.3374, p = 0.0000) at 5 years and 0.1221 (95% CI: 0.0182–0.8192, p = 0.0304) at 10 years. Thus, the rate of local-regional control is higher in luminal A patients than in Her-2 or TNBC patients.
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- Xin-Bin Pan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, P.R. China
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Gu J, Groot G, Holtslander L, Engler-Stringer R. Understanding Women's Choice of Mastectomy Versus Breast Conserving Therapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer. Clin Med Insights Oncol 2017; 11:1179554917691266. [PMID: 28469511 PMCID: PMC5395266 DOI: 10.1177/1179554917691266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify factors that influence Saskatchewan women's choice between breast conserving therapy (BCT) and mastectomy in early-stage breast cancer (ESBC) and to compare and contrast underlying reasons behind choice of BCT versus mastectomy. METHODS Interpretive description methods guided this practice-based qualitative study. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and presented in thematic maps. RESULTS Women who chose mastectomy described 1 of the 3 main themes: worry about cancer recurrence, perceived consequences of BCT treatment, or breast-tumor size perception. In contrast, women chose BCT because of 3 different themes: mastectomy being too radical, surgeon influence, and feminine identity. CONCLUSIONS Although individual reasons for choosing mastectomy versus BCT have been discussed in the literature before, different rationale underlying each choice has not been previously described. These results are novel in identifying interdependent subthemes and secondary reasons for each choice. This is important for increased understanding of factors influencing a complicated decision-making process.
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- Jeffrey Gu
- Division of General Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.,Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.,Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Wang EH, Park HS, Rutter CE, Gross CP, Soulos PR, Yu JB, Evans SB. Association between access to accelerated partial breast irradiation and use of adjuvant radiotherapy. Cancer 2017; 123:502-511. [PMID: 27657353 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 06/20/2016] [Revised: 08/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND The current study was performed to determine whether access to facilities performing accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is associated with differences in the use of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT). METHODS Using the National Cancer Data Base, the authors performed a retrospective study of women aged ≥50 years who were diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer between 2004 and 2013 and treated with breast-conserving surgery (BCS). Facilities performing APBI in ≥10% of their eligible patients within a given year were defined as APBI facilities whereas those not performing APBI were defined as non-APBI facilities. All other facilities were excluded. The authors identified independent factors associated with RT use using multivariable logistic regression with clustering in the overall sample as well as in subsets of patients with standard-risk invasive cancer, low-risk invasive cancer, and ductal carcinoma in situ. RESULTS Among 222,544 patients, 76.6% underwent BCS plus RT and 23.4% underwent BCS alone. The likelihood of RT receipt in the overall sample did not appear to differ significantly between APBI and non-APBI facilities (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.02; P = .61). Subgroup multivariable analysis demonstrated that among patients with standard-risk invasive cancer, there was no association between evaluation at an APBI facility and receipt of RT (AOR, 0.98; P = .69). However, patients with low-risk invasive cancer were found to be significantly more likely to receive RT (54.4% vs 59.5%; AOR, 1.22 [P<.001]), whereas patients with ductal carcinoma in situ were less likely to receive RT (56.9% vs 55.3%; AOR, 0.89 [P = .04]) at APBI facilities. CONCLUSIONS Patients who were eligible for observation were more likely to receive RT in APBI facilities but no difference was observed among patients with standard-risk invasive cancer who would most benefit from RT. Cancer 2017;123:502-511. © 2016 American Cancer Society.
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- Elyn H Wang
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.,Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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Vapiwala N, Hwang WT, Kushner CJ, Schnall MD, Freedman GM, Solin LJ. No impact of breast magnetic resonance imaging on 15-year outcomes in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ or early-stage invasive breast cancer managed with breast conservation therapy. Cancer 2016; 123:1324-1332. [PMID: 27984658 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND For women undergoing breast conservation therapy (BCT), the added value of breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at the time of initial diagnosis remains controversial. The current study was performed to determine long-term outcomes after BCT for women with and without pretreatment breast MRI. METHODS Between 1992 and 2001, a total of 755 women with ductal carcinoma in situ or early-stage invasive breast cancer underwent breast-conserving surgery (with axillary lymph node staging for invasive carcinoma) followed by definitive breast radiotherapy. Evaluation at the time of the initial diagnosis included conventional mammography in all subjects and breast MRI in 215 women (28%). Clinical, pathologic, and treatment characteristics were comparable for patients with and without breast MRI. Outcomes were determined using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank method. RESULTS At a median follow-up of 13.8 years, there were 49 local failures (15 women with and 34 women without breast MRI, respectively). The 15-year local failure rates were 8% for women with and 8% for women without MRI (P = .59). There also were no differences noted between women with and without breast MRI with regard to 15-year rates of overall survival (77% vs 71%; P = .24), freedom from distant metastases (86% vs 90%; P = .08), and contralateral breast cancer (10% vs 8%; P = .10). Multivariate analysis demonstrated no significant impact of breast MRI on local failure (P = .96). CONCLUSIONS Breast MRI during the initial evaluation for BCT appears to have no significant impact on 15-year rates for local control, overall survival, freedom from distant metastases, or contralateral breast cancer. The routine use of pretreatment breast MRI is not indicated for patients undergoing BCT. Cancer 2017;123:1324-1332. © 2016 American Cancer Society.
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- Neha Vapiwala
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Gao Y, Bagadiya NR, Jardon ML, Heller SL, Melsaether AN, Toth HB, Moy L. Outcomes of Preoperative MRI-Guided Needle Localization of Nonpalpable Mammographically Occult Breast Lesions. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2016; 207:676-84. [PMID: 27275652 DOI: 10.2214/AJR.15.15913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE MRI-guided needle localization allows access to MRI-detected mammographically occult breast lesions that are not amenable to MRI-guided biopsy. The purpose of this study was to examine the safety and outcomes of MRI-guided needle localization. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-nine consecutive breast lesions that underwent preoperative MRI-guided needle localization were identified. Clinical indications for breast MRI, reasons for performing MRI-guided needle localization, and surgical pathology results were recorded. Lesion characteristics, procedure time, and complications were assessed. RESULTS Of 99 lesions, 60 (60.6%) were in a location inaccessible for MRI biopsy, necessitating MRI-guided needle localization. Histologic evaluation revealed 38 (38.4%) carcinomas, 31 (31.3%) high-risk lesions, and 30 (30.3%) benign lesions. Carcinoma was more likely to be found in women with known cancer (31/61 [50.8%]; p = 0.003) than in women undergoing imaging for high-risk screening (2/18 [11.1%]) or problem solving (6/20 [30%]). Masses (p = 0.013) and foci (p < 0.001) were more likely to be malignant than were lesions with nonmass enhancement. Foci were significantly more often malignant compared with all other lesion types (9/10 [90%]; p < 0.001). The mean (± SD) procedure time was 32.9 ± 9.39 minutes. All lesions were occult on specimen radiographs. There were no procedure-related complications. CONCLUSION The positive predictive value of MRI-guided needle localization (38.4%) is comparable to that of mammography- and tomosynthesis-guided localizations and is highest in women with a known diagnosis of cancer. It is highly accurate in targeting small enhancing lesions, thereby improving surgical management. MRI-guided needle localization is a safe, accurate, and time-efficient procedure.
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Breast conservation therapy has emerged as an important option for select cancer patients as survival rates are similar to those after mastectomy. Large tumor size and the effect of radiation create cosmetic deformities in the shape of the breast after lumpectomy alone. Volume loss, nipple displacement, and asymmetry of the contralateral breast are just a few concerns. Reconstruction of lumpectomy defects with local tissue rearrangement in concert with reduction and mastopexy techniques have allowed for outstanding aesthetic results. In patients who have a reasonable tumor- to breast-size ratio, this oncoplastic surgery can successfully treat the patient's cancer while often improving upon preoperative breast shape. Specific surgical guidelines in reduction and mastopexy help achieve predictable aesthetic results, despite the effects of radiation, and can allow for a single surgical procedure for cancer removal, reconstruction, and contralateral symmetry in one stage.
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- Jessica F Rose
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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Churilla TM, Donnelly PE, Leatherman ER, Adonizio CS, Peters CA. Total Mastectomy or Breast Conservation Therapy? How Radiation Oncologist Accessibility Determines Treatment Choice and Quality: A SEER Data-base Analysis. Breast J 2015; 21:473-80. [PMID: 26133235 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.12449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/27/2022]
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Mastectomy and breast conservation therapy (BCT) are equivalent in survival for treatment of early stage breast cancer. This study evaluated the impact of radiation oncologist accessibility on choice of breast conserving surgery (BCS) versus mastectomy, and the appropriate receipt of radiotherapy after BCS. In the National Cancer Institute Survival, Epidemiology, and End Results data base, the authors selected breast cancer cases from 2004 to 2008 with the following criteria: T2N1M0 or less, lobular or ductal histology, and treatment with simple or partial mastectomy. We combined the Health Resources and Services Administration Area Resource File to define average radiation oncologist density (ROD) by county over the same time period. We evaluated tumor characteristics, demographic information, and ROD with respect to BCS rates and receipt of radiation therapy after BCS in univariable and multivariable analyses. In 118,773 cases analyzed, mastectomy was performed 33.2% of the time relative to BCS. After adjustment for demographic and tumor variables, the odds of having BCS versus mastectomy were directly associated with ROD (multiplicative change in odds for a single unit increase in ROD [95% CI] = 1.02 [1.01-1.03]; p < 0.001). Adjuvant radiation therapy was not administered in 28.2% of BCS cases. When adjusting for demographic and tumor variables, the odds of having BCS without adjuvant radiation were inversely associated with ROD (0.95 [0.94-0.97]; p < 0.001). We observed a direct relationship between ROD and BCS rates independent of demographic and tumor variables, and an inverse trend for omission of radiotherapy after BCS. Access to radiation oncologists may represent an important factor in surgical choice and receiving appropriate BCT in early stage breast cancer.
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- Department of Statistics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, Pennsylvania.,Northeast Radiation Oncology Center, Dunmore, Pennsylvania
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Losken A, Pinell-White X, Hart AM, Freitas AM, Carlson GW, Styblo TM. The oncoplastic reduction approach to breast conservation therapy: benefits for margin control. Aesthet Surg J 2014; 34:1185-91. [PMID: 25121787 DOI: 10.1177/1090820x14545618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reduction mammaplasty during lumpectomy allows more generous resection and minimizes potential for poor cosmesis as compared with breast conservation therapy alone. OBJECTIVES The authors assessed the benefits of oncoplastic reduction for margin status in patients with breast cancer by conducting a retrospective review of cases of tumor resection alone vs tumor resection with oncoplastic reduction. METHODS Patients with breast cancer who underwent lumpectomy performed by a single oncologic surgeon between 2009 and 2013 were included. Patients were stratified into 2 groups based on surgical procedure: tumor resection with oncoplastic reduction (group 1) vs tumor resection alone (group 2). Patient demographics including risk factors, diagnosis, cancer stage, and procedure type were recorded. Tumor size, specimen weight, width of narrowest margin, and receptor status were determined. Outcome variables included margin positivity (≤1 mm), need for re-excision, and conversion to completion mastectomy. RESULTS A total of 222 breasts from 207 patients were included in the study: 83 in group 1 and 139 in group 2. The patients in group 1 had a lower incidence of positive margins and wider free surgical margins, required re-excision less often, and went on to completion mastectomy less often. Patients in group 1 were younger and had cancer that was more advanced. When controlling for these variables on multivariate regression analysis, the oncoplastic technique was independently associated with fewer positive margins and fewer instances of re-excision. CONCLUSIONS The oncoplastic reduction technique achieves wider free margins and less often necessitates re-excision or subsequent mastectomy. The long-term oncologic effect of this approach deserves further study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- Albert Losken
- Dr Losken is Program Director, Drs Pinell-White, Hart, and Freitas are residents, and Dr Carlson is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; and Dr Styblo is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Dr Losken is Program Director, Drs Pinell-White, Hart, and Freitas are residents, and Dr Carlson is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; and Dr Styblo is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Dr Losken is Program Director, Drs Pinell-White, Hart, and Freitas are residents, and Dr Carlson is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; and Dr Styblo is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Dr Losken is Program Director, Drs Pinell-White, Hart, and Freitas are residents, and Dr Carlson is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; and Dr Styblo is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Dr Losken is Program Director, Drs Pinell-White, Hart, and Freitas are residents, and Dr Carlson is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; and Dr Styblo is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Dr Losken is Program Director, Drs Pinell-White, Hart, and Freitas are residents, and Dr Carlson is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; and Dr Styblo is Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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Caudle AS, Kuerer HM. Breast conservation therapy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: optimization of a multimodality approach. J Surg Oncol 2014; 110:32-6. [PMID: 24623334 DOI: 10.1002/jso.23595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is routinely used in locally advanced breast cancer, but is increasingly used in early stage patients. Even patients with advanced disease can achieve excellent outcomes with breast conservation therapy (BCT) after NAC. The use of NAC followed by BCT is an example of how multimodality therapy can optimize outcomes while limiting morbidity and preserving cosmetic outcomes. Open communication between the multidisciplinary team is crucial to selecting appropriate candidates for this approach.
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- Abigail S Caudle
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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BACKGROUND Little data exist on the safety of elective breast surgery following breast conservation therapy. OBJECTIVES The authors evaluate their experience performing reduction mammaplasties and mastopexies in previously irradiated breasts. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted of all reduction mammaplasties and mastopexies in previously irradiated breasts performed by the 2 senior authors (MYN and SLS) from 1995 to 2012 (n = 18). Patient records were analyzed for demographics, perioperative and postoperative details, and complications. RESULTS During the study period, 12 reduction mammaplasties and 6 mastopexies were performed on breasts previously treated with breast conservation therapy. The average study participant age was 49.5 years, and average body mass index was 29. Average preoperative bra cup size was D/DD. One patient was a former smoker; 17 were nonsmokers. Eleven of the 18 patients had been previously treated with chemotherapy; average time between radiation therapy and surgery was 2.5 years. Average specimen weight in the 12 reduction mammaplasties was 623 g. Twenty-two percent (n = 4) of patients experienced a total of 5 minor complications; none required a return to the operating room. One patient (6%) experienced a major complication resulting in approximately 50% loss of breast tissue, which was reconstructed with a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. Seventeen patients (94%) had successful outcomes with preoperative goals achieved. CONCLUSIONS In the previously irradiated breast, reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy should be approached with extra caution, but the surgeries may still be safely and successfully performed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- Scott L Spear
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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Rosenkranz KM, Tsui E, McCabe EB, Gui J, Underhill K, Barth RJ. Increased rates of long-term complications after MammoSite brachytherapy compared with whole breast radiation therapy. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217:497-502. [PMID: 23830216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 01/13/2013] [Revised: 03/12/2013] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Due to its short duration of therapy and low rates of local recurrence, women undergoing breast conservation are increasingly opting for partial breast irradiation with the MammoSite (Cytyc/Hologic) catheter. In early follow-up studies, few complications were reported. Few data, however, exist regarding longer-term complications. We compared the long-term local toxicities of MammoSite partial breast irradiation with those resulting from whole breast radiation. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective study performed in a single academic medical center. All patients who underwent breast-conserving surgery between 2003 and 2008, who met institutional criteria for brachytherapy, were included. We compared women treated with MammoSite with patients treated with whole breast radiation therapy (WBRT). Endpoints included incidence of palpable masses at the lumpectomy site, telangiectasias, and local recurrence. RESULTS Seventy-one MammoSite patients and 245 WBRT patients were well matched with regard to clinical characteristics. Median follow-up was 4 years. A palpable mass developed at the site of lumpectomy in 27% of the MammoSite patients compared with 7% of the WBRT patients (p < 0.0001). Telangiectasias developed more frequently in the MammoSite group than in the WBRT group (24% vs 4%, p < 0.001). Forty-two percent of patients treated with MammoSite developed a palpable mass, telangectasia, or both. CONCLUSIONS Palpable masses and telangiectasias are frequent long-term complications after MammoSite brachytherapy and occur at a significantly higher rate after MammoSite brachytherapy than after WBRT. This increased rate of long-term local toxicity should be considered when counseling women on options for adjuvant radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery.
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- Kari M Rosenkranz
- Department of Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.
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Kim MS, Rodney WN, Reece GP, Beahm EK, Crosby MA, Markey MK. Quantifying the aesthetic outcomes of breast cancer treatment: assessment of surgical scars from clinical photographs. J Eval Clin Pract 2011; 17:1075-82. [PMID: 20630016 PMCID: PMC2958242 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01476.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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RATIONALE Accurate assessment of the degree of scaring that results from surgical intervention for breast cancer would enable more effective pre-operative counselling. The resultant scar that accompanies an open surgical intervention may be characterized by variance in thickness, colour and contour. These factors significantly impact the overall appearance of the breast. A number of studies have addressed the mechanical and pathologic aspects of scarring. The majority of these investigations have focused on the physiologic process of scar formation and means to improve the qualities of a scar. Few studies have focused on quantifying the visual impact of scars. METHODS This manuscript critically reviews current methods used to assess scars in terms of overall satisfaction after surgery. We introduce objective, quantitative measures for assessing linear breast surgical scars using digital photography. These new measurements of breast surgical scars are based on calculations of contrast and area. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate, using the intra-class correlation coefficient, that the new measures are robust to observer variability in annotating the scar region on clinical photographs. As an example of the utility of the new measures, we use them to quantify the aesthetic differences of reconstruction following skin-sparing mastectomy vs. conventional mastectomy.
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- Min Soon Kim
- Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Breast conservation therapy, consisting of lumpectomy or segmental mastectomy with negative margins followed by breast irradiation, has become a standard and safe alternative to mastectomy in selected patients with early-stage breast cancer. As the inclusion criteria for breast conservation therapy have continued to evolve to include lower quadrant tumors, very large breasts, and central tumors, the potential for significant disfigurement after breast conservation therapy has increased. Bilateral reduction mammaplasty in conjunction with tumor-directed partial mastectomy is a surgical approach that can benefit these patients by creating symmetric, aesthetically pleasing breasts in a single-stage operation.
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To measure the increase in uptake of BCT in NSW and its determinants, we examined Cancer Registry records of 2020 women with breast cancer in 1992 and 2883 in 1995 linked to records of their surgical treatment in the NSW Inpatient Statistics' Collection. In parallel, we examined trends and determinants in axillary surgery for breast cancer. Breast conservation increased from 39% of breast cancer in 1992 to 45% in 1995, mainly in women with the smallest cancers. In 1995, mastectomy was still most common in women with larger cancers (OR for breast cancers 3+ cm relative to <1 cm = 5.6, 95% CI 2.9-10.7) and cancers that had spread beyond the breast (OR = 2.0, 95% CI 1.4-2.7 relative to localized to the breast). Urban women had fewer mastectomies than rural women. Axillary surgery, common in 1992 (78%) and 1995 (82%), fell steeply with increasing age and more often accompanied mastectomy (93% in 1995) than BCT (67% in 1995). In 1995 the odds for axillary surgery were some two-fold or more higher for all cancers 1 cm or more in diameter compared with those <1.0 cm and highest for 2.0-2.9 cm cancers (OR = 3.3 95% CI 1.7-6.7 relative to <1.0 cm). Regional spread of the cancer at diagnosis was not a strong predictor. In the absence of collection of treatment data by cancer registries, linkage of cancer registry records with hospital inpatient data is an effective alternative for monitoring breast cancer treatment trends.
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- A Kricker
- National Breast Cancer Centre, NSW Cancer Council, Sydney, Australia
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