Breast cancer local recurrence after breast reconstruction Journal Article
| Authors: | Kropf, N.; McCarthy, C. M.; Disa, J. J. |
| Article Title: | Breast cancer local recurrence after breast reconstruction |
| Abstract: | The primary aim of surgery in breast cancer is to achieve local control of disease. Secondly, improving quality of life and patient satisfaction is of utmost importance. While the positive effect of postmastectomy reconstruction on the psychological well-being of women with breast cancer has been demonstrated, evidence-based data on its oncological safety remain sparse. There is concern that the presence of autologous tissue or an implant may mask locoregional recurrence. Furthermore, there is little agreement on the appropriateness of routine radiological surveillance of these patients as well as on the surgical treatment of locoregional recurrence. We attempt to review the impact of breast reconstruction on the incidence and detection of locoregional recurrence and discuss treatment options. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart. |
| Keywords: | disease-free survival; patient satisfaction; review; cancer recurrence; combined modality therapy; cancer incidence; neoplasm staging; evidence based medicine; quality of life; neoplasm recurrence, local; breast cancer; mastectomy; recurrence; breast neoplasms; breast reconstruction; mammaplasty; postoperative complications; patient safety; alternative medicine; cancer control; women's health; autotransplantation; expert evaluation; imaging procedures |
| Journal Title: | Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie |
| Volume: | 40 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0722-1819 |
| Publisher: | Hippokrates Verlag |
| Date Published: | 2008-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 219 |
| End Page: | 224 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-2008-1038599 |
| PUBMED: | 18716989 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: HMPCD" - "Source: Scopus" |
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