Annals of surgical oncology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized trial of drain antisepsis after mastectomy and immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction.
In this 2-site randomized trial, we investigated the effect of antiseptic drain care on bacterial colonization of surgical drains and infection after immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction. ⋯ Simple and inexpensive local antiseptic interventions with a chlorhexidine disc and hypochlorite solution reduce bacterial colonization of drains, and reduced drain colonization was associated with fewer infections.
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Comparative Study
Localizing high-risk lesions for excisional breast biopsy: a comparison between radioactive seed localization and wire localization.
Improved resolution and utilization of screening breast imaging has increased identification of nonpalpable high-risk lesions (HRL) and subsequent excisional breast biopsies (EBBs). Wire localization (WL), used most commonly for EBBs, may have shortcomings, including wire displacement, patient discomfort, limitations with incision planning and scheduling logistics. Radioactive seed localization (RSL) may overcome these drawbacks. The purpose of this study was to compare WL and RSL for EBBs for HRLs. ⋯ RSL is comparable to WL for EBB of HRLs with similar OR times and upstage rates. SV is significantly decreased with RSL and may translate into improved cosmetic outcomes without sacrificing the diagnostic accuracy of the EBB.
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Comparative Study
Higher rate of breast surgery complications in patients with metastatic breast cancer: an analysis of the NSQIP database.
Four percent of breast cancer patients present with metastatic disease. To date, no one has examined whether these patients are at higher risk of postoperative complications. The objective of this study was to determine morbidity and mortality associated with breast surgery in the metastatic setting. ⋯ This is the first study documenting the morbidity and mortality associated with breast surgery in metastatic breast cancer. The 30-day morbidity and mortality in this population is higher than in patients with stage I-III disease. Although the complication rate is increased, operating on the primary in metastatic breast cancer is relatively safe.