Breast reconstruction and radiotherapy

The Effect of Breast Reconstruction Prosthesis on Photon Dose Distribution in Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

Introduction: Siliconeprosthetic implants are commonlyutilizedfor tissue replacement and breast augmentation after mastectomy. On the other hand, some patients require adjuvant radiotherapy in order to preventlocal-regional recurrence and increment ofthe overall survival. In case of recurrence, the radiation oncologist might have to irradiate the prosthesis.The aim of this study was to evaluate...

Radiotherapy and breast reconstruction after surgical treatment of breast cancer.

Considering the psychosocial benefits obtained with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR)1, this procedure has been increasingly applied in Brazil, mainly in the immediate surgical context. The two main modalities of IBR used are the ones that employ autogenous tissue or artificial breast implants or expanders. There is no consensus regarding the ideal time to carry out the IBR within the multi...

Consequences of Radiotherapy for Breast Reconstruction

What is the problem? The late effects of radiotherapy, which manifest from six months onwards, can have long-lasting and generally progressive and irreversible effects on normal tissues. In this chapter we will discuss the clinical effects of radiotherapy on breast reconstruction, but many of the aspects will also be relevant for other areas of reconstructive surgery for cancer. A literature re...

Fat Grafting in Immediate 2-Stage Breast Reconstruction and Radiotherapy

Reliability of Reconstructed Breast Flap after Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

BACKGROUND Postmastectomy adjuvant therapy is used to prevent locoregional recurrence and improve overall breast cancer specific survival rates. However, it can adversely affect the cosmetic results of reconstruction. Therefore, the authors examined flap stability and patients' satisfaction with immediate breast reconstruction after adjuvant therapy. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the me...