Breast cancer research and treatment
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Breast Cancer Res. Treat. · Dec 2013
Multicenter StudyRadiotherapy in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction: risk factors, surgical outcomes, and patient-reported outcome measures in a large Swedish multicenter cohort.
The purpose of this large cohort study was to analyze the effects of prior and postoperative radiotherapy (RT) on surgical outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). All breast cancer patients (n = 725, of whom 29 had bilateral IBR) operated with implant-based IBR at four Stockholm hospitals from 2007 to 2011 were included. The median follow-up was 43 months. ⋯ However, a clear majority of women in all groups would choose IBR again. Implant-based IBR remains a feasible option for women undergoing mastectomy as patient satisfaction levels are high. After prior RT, however, autologous alternatives should be considered.