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Hassan AM, Biaggi-Ondina A, Asaad M, Morris N, Liu J, Selber JC, Butler CE. Artificial Intelligence Modeling to Predict Periprosthetic Infection and Explantation following Implant-Based Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2023; 152:929-938. [PMID: 36862958 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite improvements in prosthesis design and surgical techniques, periprosthetic infection and explantation rates following implant-based reconstruction (IBR) remain relatively high. Artificial intelligence is an extremely powerful predictive tool that involves machine learning (ML) algorithms. We sought to develop, validate, and evaluate the use of ML algorithms to predict complications of IBR. METHODS A comprehensive review of patients who underwent IBR from January of 2018 to December of 2019 was conducted. Nine supervised ML algorithms were developed to predict periprosthetic infection and explantation. Patient data were randomly divided into training (80%) and testing (20%) sets. RESULTS The authors identified 481 patients (694 reconstructions) with a mean ± SD age of 50.0 ± 11.5 years, mean ± SD body mass index of 26.7 ± 4.8 kg/m 2 , and median follow-up time of 16.1 months (range, 11.9 to 3.2 months). Periprosthetic infection developed in 113 of the reconstructions (16.3%), and explantation was required with 82 (11.8%) of them. ML demonstrated good discriminatory performance in predicting periprosthetic infection and explantation (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.73 and 0.78, respectively), and identified nine and 12 significant predictors of periprosthetic infection and explantation, respectively. CONCLUSIONS ML algorithms trained using readily available perioperative clinical data accurately predict periprosthetic infection and explantation following IBR. The authors' findings support incorporating ML models into perioperative assessment of patients undergoing IBR to provide data-driven, patient-specific risk assessment to aid individualized patient counseling, shared decision-making, and presurgical optimization.
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- Abbas M Hassan
- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Kianian S, Zhao K, Kaur J, Lu KW, Rathi S, Ghosh K, Rogoff H, Hays TR, Park J, Rafailovich M, Simon M, Bui DT, Khan SU, Dagum AB, Singh G. Autologous Skin Grafts, versus Tissue-engineered Skin Constructs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5100. [PMID: 37388427 PMCID: PMC10303215 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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For over 100 years, autologous skin grafts have remained the gold standard for the reconstruction of wounds but are limited in availability. Acellular tissue-engineered skin constructs (acellular TCs) and cellular tissue-engineered skin constructs (cellular TCs) may address these limitations. This systematic review and meta-analysis compare outcomes between them. Methods A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines, querying MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane to assess graft incorporation, failure, and wound healing. Case reports/series, reviews, in vitro/in vivo work, non-English articles or articles without full text were excluded. Results Sixty-six articles encompassing 4076 patients were included. No significant differences were found between graft failure rates (P = 0.07) and mean difference of percent reepithelialization (p = 0.92) when split-thickness skin grafts were applied alone versus co-grafted with acellular TCs. Similar mean Vancouver Scar Scale was found for these two groups (p = 0.09). Twenty-one studies used at least one cellular TC. Weighted averages from pooled results did not reveal statistically significant differences in mean reepithelialization or failure rates for epidermal cellular TCs compared with split-thickness skin grafts (p = 0.55). Conclusions This systematic review is the first to illustrate comparable functional and wound healing outcomes between split-thickness skin grafts alone and those co-grafted with acellular TCs. The use of cellular TCs seems promising from preliminary findings. However, these results are limited in clinical applicability due to the heterogeneity of study data, and further level 1 evidence is required to determine the safety and efficacy of these constructs.
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- Sara Kianian
- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
- Orlando Health at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Fla
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, N.Y
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- Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y.
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y.
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- From the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y.
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Ostapenko E, Nixdorf L, Devyatko Y, Exner R, Math P, Wimmer K, Haeusler T, Fitzal F. Ptotic versus Nonptotic Breasts in Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5032. [PMID: 37250830 PMCID: PMC10219702 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In recent years, nipple-sparing mastectomy followed by implant-based breast reconstruction has gained popularity due to improved cosmetic and psychological benefits. However, patients with ptotic breasts remain the main challenge for surgeons, owing to the potential risk of postoperative complications. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed for patients who underwent nipple-sparing mastectomy and prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction between March 2017 and November 2021. Patient demographics, incidence of complications, and quality of life assessed using the BREAST-Q questionnaire were compared between the two different incisions [inverted-T for ptotic versus inframammary fold (IMF) for nonptotic breasts]. Results A total of 98 patients were examined: 62 in the IMF cohort and 36 in the inverted-T cohort. The results demonstrated equivalence in the safety metrics between the two groups, including hematoma (p=0.367), seroma (p=0.552), infection (P = 1.00), skin necrosis (P = 1.00), local recurrence (P = 1.00), implant loss (P = 0.139), capsular contracture (P = 1.00), and nipple-areolar complex necrosis (P = 0.139). The BREAST-Q scores were equally high in both groups. Conclusion Our results suggest that inverted-T incision for ptotic breasts is a safe modality with similar complication rates and high aesthetic results compared with IMF incision for nonptotic breasts. A higher rate of nipple-areolar complex necrosis in the inverted-T group, although not significant, should be considered during careful preoperative planning and patient selection.
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- Edvin Ostapenko
- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- From the Department of Surgery and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Should Acellular Dermal Matrices Be Used for Implant-based Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy? Clinical Recommendation Based on the GRADE Approach. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e4821. [PMID: 36845868 PMCID: PMC9946425 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) entered the market in the early 2000s and their use has increased thereafter. Several retrospective cohort studies and single surgeon series reported benefits with the use of ADMs. However, robust evidence supporting these advantages is lacking. There is the need to define the role for ADMs in implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) after mastectomy. Methods A panel of world-renowned breast specialists was convened to evaluate evidence, express personal viewpoints, and establish recommendation for the use of ADMs for subpectoral one-/two-stage IBBR (compared with no ADM use) for adult women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or risk reduction using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results Based on the voting outcome, the following recommendation emerged as a consensus statement: the panel members suggest subpectoral one- or two-stage IBBR either with ADMs or without ADMs for adult women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or risk reduction (with very low certainty of evidence). Conclusions The systematic review has revealed a very low certainty of evidence for most of the important outcomes in ADM-assisted IBBR and the absence of standard tools for evaluating clinical outcomes. Forty-five percent of panel members expressed a conditional recommendation either in favor of or against the use of ADMs in subpectoral one- or two-stages IBBR for adult women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or risk reduction. Future subgroup analyses could help identify relevant clinical and pathological factors to select patients for whom one technique could be preferable to another.
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Weinzierl A, Schmauss D, Harder Y. [The Value of Synthetic and Biologic Meshes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction]. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2022; 54:269-278. [PMID: 35944534 DOI: 10.1055/a-1830-8217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Implant based breast reconstruction (IBBR) keeps evolving and has been influenced heavily by the use of synthetic and biologic meshes in the last years. In both, subpectoral as well as prepectoral approaches the use of synthetic and biologic meshes has made it possible to place implants precisely according to the breast's footprint and strengthen soft-tissue coverage, particularly in the lower pole of the breast with lower complication rates and better cosmesis. Various mesh options that differ in material, processing, size and cost are currently in clinical use. This review aims to define the role of biologic and synthetic meshes in IBBR regarding the advantages and disadvantages of their use.
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- Andrea Weinzierl
- Institut für Klinisch-Experimentelle Chirurgie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Plastische, Rekonstruktive und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano (ORL), Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Lugano, Schweiz.,Fakultät der Biomedizinischen Wissenschaften, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Plastische, Rekonstruktive und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano (ORL), Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Lugano, Schweiz.,Fakultät der Biomedizinischen Wissenschaften, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Schweiz
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Hillberg N, Hogenboom J, Hommes J, Van Kuijk S, Keuter X, van der Hulst R. Risk of major postoperative complications in breast reconstructive surgery with and without an acellular dermal matrix; Development of a prognostic prediction model. JPRAS Open 2022; 33:92-105. [PMID: 35812357 PMCID: PMC9260237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) have been suggested to allow for different approaches and reduce the risk of postoperative complications in implant-based breast surgery. Surgeons seem to embrace ADMs around the world, although a lack of consistent evidence regarding the factors that increase the risk of major postoperative complications remains. Purpose To develop and internally validate a model to predict the risk of a major postoperative complication in breast reconstructive surgery with and without an ADM. Methodology The DBIR is an opt-out registry that holds characteristics of all breast implant surgeries in the Netherlands since 2015. Using a literature-driven preselection of predictors, multivariable mixed-effects logistic regression modelling was used to develop the prediction model. Results A total of 2939 breasts were eligible, of which 11% underwent an ADM-assisted procedure (single-stage or two-stage). However, 31% underwent a two-stage procedure (with or without the use of ADM). Of all breasts, 10.2% developed a major postoperative complication. Age (OR 1.01), delayed timing (OR 0.71), and two-stage technique (OR 4.46) were associated with the outcome. Conclusion The data suggest that ADM use was not associated with a major postoperative complication, while two-stage reconstructions were strongly associated with an increased risk of major complications. Despite these findings, ADMs are not as popular in the Netherlands as in the USA. The predictive capabilities of the developed model are mediocre to poor, but because of the above findings, we believe that the role of the two-stage technique as a golden standard should be put up for debate.
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- N.S. Hillberg
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School for Oncology and Developmental Biology (GROW), Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Author responsible for editorial correspondence: N.S. Hillberg, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands. +31 433877000.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 5800, 6202 Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School for Oncology and Developmental Biology (GROW), Maastricht University Medical Center, Postal box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Gao P, Bai P, Kong X, Fang Y, Gao J, Wang J. Patient-Reported Outcomes and Complications Following Breast Reconstruction: A Comparison Between Biological Matrix-Assisted Direct-to-Implant and Latissimus Dorsi Flap. Front Oncol 2022; 12:766076. [PMID: 35155227 PMCID: PMC8828647 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.766076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Implant-based breast reconstruction is increasingly becoming the most common method of postmastectomy breast reconstruction in use today. As the traditional autologous reconstruction technique, latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) is employed by surgeons for reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, including partial mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, and others. The authors aim to compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and complications between the SIS matrix-assisted direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction and the autologous LDF breast reconstruction. Methods Patients undergoing the SIS matrix-assisted DTI reconstruction or mastectomy with LDF reconstruction or partial mastectomy with mini latissimus dorsi flap (MLDF) reconstruction were enrolled in a single institution from August 2010 to April 2019. Patients were included for analysis and divided into three groups: those who underwent LDF reconstruction, those who underwent MLDF reconstruction, and patients who underwent SIS matrix-assisted DTI breast reconstruction. PROs (using the BREAST-Q version 2.0 questionnaire) and complications were evaluated. Results A total of 135 patients met the inclusion criteria: 79 patients (58.5%) underwent SIS matrix-assisted DTI, 29 patients (21.5%) underwent LDF breast reconstruction, and 27 patients (20%) underwent MLDF breast reconstruction. PROs and complication rates between LDF reconstruction group and MLDF reconstruction group showed no statistically significant differences. Furthermore, BREAST-Q responses found that patients in the whole autologous LDF reconstruction group had better psychosocial well-being, showing a mean score of 84.31 ± 17.28 compared with SIS matrix-assisted DTI reconstruction, with a mean score of 73.52 ± 19.96 (p = 0.005), and expressed higher sexual well-being (69.65 ± 24.64 vs. 50.95 ± 26.47; p = 0.016). But there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups for postoperative complications. Conclusion This retrospective study showed no statistically significant differences between LDF breast reconstruction and MLDF breast reconstruction. However, patients in the whole autologous LDF reconstruction group yielded superior PROs than patients in the SIS matrix-assisted DTI reconstruction group in the psychosocial well-being and sexual well-being domains.
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- Peng Gao
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of The Operation Room, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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BACKGROUND Direct-to-implant prepectoral breast reconstruction has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity because of its lower levels of postoperative pain and animation deformity. BREAST-Q, a well-validated patient-reported outcomes tool, was used to assess patient satisfaction and quality of life. The goal of this study was to assess patient-reported outcomes at 6-month and 1-year follow-up after direct-to-implant prepectoral breast reconstruction. METHODS Sixty-nine consented adult patients undergoing a total of 110 direct-to-implant, prepectoral, postmastectomy breast reconstructions completed BREAST-Q questionnaires immediately preoperatively, and at 6 and 12 months thereafter. RESULTS Mean breast satisfaction decreased nonsignificantly from 61.3 preoperatively to 58.6 at 12 months after reconstruction (p = 0.32). Psychosocial well-being improved nonsignificantly from 67.1 preoperatively to 71.1 at 12-month follow-up (p = 0.26). Physical well-being of the chest was insignificantly different, from 74.4 to 73.3 at 12-month follow-up (p = 0.62). Finally, sexual well-being similarly remained nonsignificantly changed from 60.2 preoperatively, to 59.1 at 12 months (p = 0.80). The use of acellular dermal matrix and postmastectomy radiotherapy did not have any significant effects on patient-reported outcomes. Through regression analysis, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, increased age, and incidence of rippling were found to negatively influence BREAST-Q results. CONCLUSIONS Patients who underwent direct-to-implant prepectoral breast reconstruction demonstrated an overall satisfaction with their outcomes. As prepectoral breast reconstruction continues to advance and grow in popularity, patient-reported outcomes such as those presented in this study become of paramount importance in practice. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Invited Discussion on: Prevention of Breast Implant Displacement Using the Acellular Dermal Matrix Garter Belt. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 46:1050-1052. [PMID: 34850251 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02685-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lohmander F, Lagergren J, Johansson H, Roy PG, Brandberg Y, Frisell J. Effect of Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy With and Without Acellular Dermal Matrix Among Women With Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2127806. [PMID: 34596671 PMCID: PMC8486981 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.27806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in implant-based breast reconstructions (IBBRs) is established practice. Existing evidence validating ADMs proposed advantages, including improved cosmetics and more single-stage IBBRs, is lacking. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether IBBR with ADM results in fewer reoperations and increased health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared with conventional IBBR without ADM. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This was an open-label, multicenter, randomized clinical trial of women with primary breast cancer who planned for mastectomy and immediate IBBR, with a 2-year follow-up for all participants. Participants were enrolled at 5 breast cancer units in Sweden and the United Kingdom between 2014 and May 2017. Exclusion criteria included previous radiotherapy and neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. Data were analyzed until August 2017. INTERVENTIONS Participants were allocated to immediate IBBR with or without ADM. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary trial end point was number of reoperations at 2 years. HRQoL, a secondary end point, was measured as patient-reported outcome measures using 3 instruments from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of life Questionnaire. RESULTS From start of enrollment on April 24, 2014, to close of trial on May 10, 2017, a total of 135 women were enrolled (mean [SD] age, 50.4 [9.5] years); 64 were assigned to have an IBBR procedure with ADM and 65 to the control group who had IBBR without ADM. There was no statistically significant difference between groups for the primary outcome. Of 129 patients analyzed at 2-year follow-up, 44 of 64 (69%) had at least 1 surgical event in the ADM group vs 43 of 65 (66%) in the control group. In the ADM group, 31 patients (48%) had at least 1 reoperation on the ipsilateral side vs 35 (54%) in the control group. The overall number of reoperations on the ipsilateral side were 42 and 43 respectively. Within the follow-up time of 24 months, 9 patients (14%) in the ADM group had the implant removed compared with 7 (11%) in the control group. We found no significant mean differences in postoperative patient-reported HRQoL domains, including perception of body image (mean difference, 3; 99% CI, -11 to 17; P = .57) and satisfaction with cosmetic outcome (mean difference, 8; 99% CI, -6 to 20; P = .11). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Immediate IBBR with ADM did not yield fewer reoperations compared with conventional IBBR without ADM, nor was IBBR with ADM superior in terms of HRQoL or patient-reported cosmetic outcomes. Patients treated for breast cancer contemplating ADM-supported IBBR should be informed about the lack of evidence validating ADM's suggested benefits. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02061527.
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- Fredrik Lohmander
- Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Breast Center, Capio St: Görans Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Cancer Center Karolinska, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Cancer Center Karolinska, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Whisker L, Barber M, Egbeare D, Gandhi A, Gilmour A, Harvey J, Martin L, Tillett R, Potter S. Biological and synthetic mesh assisted breast reconstruction procedures: Joint guidelines from the Association of Breast Surgery and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2021; 47:2807-2813. [PMID: 34088587 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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These guidelines have been produced with the involvement of the Association of Breast Surgery and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Recommendations have been derived after a review of published data regarding the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), biological and synthetic mesh in breast reconstruction. The guidelines represent a consensus opinion on the optimal management of patients having biological or synthetic mesh assisted breast reconstruction informed by peer-review publications. The Guidelines should be used to inform clinical decision making. Ultimately, members of the MDT remain responsible for the treatment of patients under their care.
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- Lisa Whisker
- Nottingham Breast Institute, City Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.
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- Edinburgh Breast Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, Scotland, UK.
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- The Breast Centre, Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board, UK.
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- The Nightingale Breast Cancer Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK; Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK.
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- Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK.
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- The Nightingale Breast Cancer Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UK.
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- Liverpool Breast Unit, Liverpool University Foundation Trust, UK.
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School and Bristol Breast Care Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, UK.
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Sewart E, Turner NL, Conroy EJ, Cutress RI, Skillman J, Whisker L, Thrush S, Barnes N, Holcombe C, Potter S. Patient-reported outcomes of immediate implant-based breast reconstruction with and without biological or synthetic mesh. BJS Open 2021; 5:6145787. [PMID: 33609398 PMCID: PMC7896806 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zraa063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Biological and synthetic meshes may improve the outcomes of immediate implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) by facilitating single-stage procedures and improving cosmesis. Supporting evidence is, however, limited. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of biological and synthetic mesh on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of IBBR 18 months after surgery. METHODS Consecutive women undergoing immediate IBBR between February 2014 and June 2016 were recruited to the study. Demographic, operative, oncological and 3-month complication data were collected, and patients received validated BREAST-Q questionnaires at 18 months. The impact of different IBBR techniques on PROs were explored using mixed-effects regression models adjusted for clinically relevant confounders, and including a random effect to account for clustering by centre. RESULTS A total of 1470 participants consented to receive the questionnaire and 891 completed it. Of these, 67 women underwent two-stage submuscular reconstructions. Some 764 patients had a submuscular reconstruction with biological mesh (495 women), synthetic mesh (95) or dermal sling (174). Fourteen patients had a prepectoral reconstruction. Compared with two-stage submuscular reconstructions, no significant differences in PROs were seen in biological or synthetic mesh-assisted or dermal sling procedures. However, patients undergoing prepectoral IBBR reported better satisfaction with breasts (adjusted mean difference +6.63, 95 per cent c.i. 1.65 to11.61; P = 0.009). PROs were similar to those in the National Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Audit 2008-2009 cohort, which included two-stage submuscular procedures only. CONCLUSION This study found no difference in PROs of subpectoral IBBR with or without biological or synthetic mesh, but provides early data to suggest improved satisfaction with breasts following prepectoral reconstruction. Robust evaluation is required before this approach can be adopted as standard practice.
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- E Sewart
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Cancer Sciences Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Nottingham Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Breast Unit, Worcester Royal Hospital, Worcester, UK
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- Nightingale Breast Unit, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK.,Bristol Breast Care Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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Samson DJ, Gachabayov M, Latifi R. Biologic Mesh in Surgery: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis of Selected Outcomes in 51 Studies and 6079 Patients. World J Surg 2021; 45:3524-3540. [PMID: 33416939 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05887-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent decades, biologic mesh (BM) has become an important adjunct to surgical practice. Recent evidence-based clinical applications of BM include but are not limited to: reconstruction of abdominal wall defects; breast reconstruction; face, head and neck surgery; periodontal surgery; other hernia repairs (diaphragmatic, hiatal/paraesophageal, inguinal and perineal); hand surgery; and shoulder arthroplasty. Prior systematic reviews of BM in complex abdominal wall hernia repair had several shortcomings that our comprehensive review seeks to address, including exclusion of laparoscopic repair, assessment of risk of bias, use of an acceptable meta-analytic method and review of risk factors identified in multivariable regression analyses. MATERIALS AND METHODS We sought articles of BM for open ventral hernia repair reporting on early complications, late complications or recurrences and included minimum of 50. We used the quality in prognostic studies risk of bias assessment tool. Random effects meta-analysis was applied. RESULTS This comprehensive review selected 62 articles from 51 studies that included 6,079 patients. Meta-analytic pooling found that early complications are present in about 50%, surgical site occurrences (SSOs) in 37%, surgical site infections (SSIs) in 18%, reoperation in 7%, readmission in 20% and mortality in 3%. Meta-analytic estimates of late outcomes included overall complications (42%), SSOs (40%) and SSIs (22%). Specific SSOs included seroma (14%), hematoma (4%), abscess (10%), necrosis (5%), dehiscence (8%) and fistula formation (5%). Reoperation occurred in about 17%, mesh explantation in 9% and recurrence in 36%. CONCLUSION Estimates of nearly all outcomes from individual studies were highly heterogeneous and sensitivity analyses and meta-regressions generally failed to explain this heterogeneity. Recurrence is the only outcome for which there are consistent findings for risk factors. Bridge placement of BM is associated with higher risk of recurrence. Prior hernia repair, history of reintervention and history of mesh removal were also risk factors for increased recurrence.
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- David J Samson
- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA. .,Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA.
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The Costs of Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Episode-Based Bundled Payment Models. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:721e-730e. [PMID: 33234949 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Implementation of payment reform for breast reconstruction following mastectomy demands a comprehensive understanding of costs related to the complex process of reconstruction. Bundled payments for services to women with breast cancer may profoundly impact reimbursement and access to breast reconstruction. The authors' objectives were to determine the contribution of cancer therapies, comorbidities, revisions, and complications to costs following immediate reconstruction and the optimal duration of episodes to incentivize cost containment for bundled payment models. METHODS The cohort was composed of women who underwent immediate breast reconstruction between 2009 and 2016 from the MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters database. Continuous enrollment for 3 months before and 24 months after reconstruction was required. Total costs were calculated within predefined episodes (30 days, 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years). Multivariable models assessed predictors of costs. RESULTS Among 15,377 women in the analytic cohort, 11,592 (75 percent) underwent tissue expander, 1279 (8 percent) underwent direct-to-implant, and 2506 (16 percent) underwent autologous reconstruction. Adjuvant therapies increased costs at 1 year [tissue expander, $39,978 (p < 0.001); direct-to-implant, $34,365 (p < 0.001); and autologous, $29,226 (p < 0.001)]. At 1 year, most patients had undergone tissue expander exchange (76 percent) and revisions (81 percent), and a majority of complications had occurred (87 percent). Comorbidities, revisions, and complications increased costs for all episode scenarios. CONCLUSIONS Episode-based bundling should consider separate bundles for medical and surgical care with adjustment for procedure type, cancer therapies, and comorbidities to limit the adverse impact on access to reconstruction. The authors' findings suggest that a 1-year time horizon may optimally capture reconstruction events and complications.
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Development of an evidence-based approach to the use of acellular dermal matrix in immediate expander-implant-based breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:30-40. [PMID: 33172826 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is widely used in expander-implant-based breast reconstructions, previous analyses have been unable to demonstrate improvements in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with this approach over non-ADM procedures. This study aims to develop a more selective, evidence-based approach to the use of ADM in expander-implant-based breast reconstruction by identifying patient subgroups in which ADM improved clinical outcomes and PROs. STUDY DESIGN The Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium Study prospectively evaluated immediate expander-implant reconstructions at 11 centers from 2012 to 2015. Complications (any/overall and major), and PROs (satisfaction, physical, psychosocial, and sexual well-being) were assessed two years postoperatively using medical records and the BREAST-Q, respectively. Using mixed-models accounting for centers and with interaction terms, we analyzed for differential ADM effects across various clinical subgroups, including age, body mass index, radiation timing, and chemotherapy. RESULTS Expander-implant-based breast reconstruction was performed in 1451 patients, 738 with and 713 without ADM. Major complication risk was higher in ADM users vs. nonusers (22.9% vs. 16.4% and p = 0.04). Major complication risk with ADM increased with higher BMI (BMI=30, OR=1.70; BMI=35, OR=2.29, interaction p = 0.02). No significant ADM effects were observed for breast satisfaction, psychosocial, sexual, and physical well-being within any subgroups. CONCLUSION In immediate expander-implant-based breast reconstruction, ADM was associated with a greater risk of major complications, particularly in high-BMI patients. We were unable to identify patient subgroups where ADM was associated with significant improvements in PROs. Given these findings and the financial costs of ADM, a more critical approach to the use of ADM in expander-implant reconstruction may be warranted.
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Kim JH, Hong SE. A Comparative Analysis between Subpectoral versus Prepectoral Single Stage Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. MEDICINA-LITHUANIA 2020; 56:medicina56100537. [PMID: 33066236 PMCID: PMC7602109 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56100537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background and objectives: Until now subpectoral breast reconstruction (SBR) has been the predominant form; however, it can present with pectoralis muscle contraction and animation deformity. To avoid these complications, surgeons have begun placing breast implants in the same anatomic space as the breast tissue that was removed. We report a comparative analysis of prepectoral breast reconstruction (PBR) versus subpectoral breast reconstruction to analyze their differences. Materials and Methods: Direct-to-implant (DTI) reconstruction using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) performed from February 2015 to February 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. We then compared the clinical course and postoperative outcomes of the two groups (prepectoral vs. subpectoral) based on the overall incidence of complications, pain scale, and the duration of drainage. Results: A total of 167 patients underwent unilateral DTI, with SBR 114 (68.3%) and PBR 53 (31.7%). Patient demographics were similar between the two groups. There was no statistically significant difference in rates of seroma, infection (requiring intravenous antibiotics), hematoma, and skin necrosis. Implant loss rates in the SBR 6.1% (n = 7) and PBR 9.4% (n = 5) were also not statistically significant (p = 0.99). The hemovac duration period was significantly longer in the SBR (14.93 ± 5.57 days) group than in the PBR group (11.09 ± 4.82 days) (p < 0.01). However, post-operative pain scores are similar between two groups, although it is not clear whether this was due to the effect of postoperative patient-controlled analgesia. Conclusions: A SBR is a commonly used procedure with various advantages, but there are many problems due to damage to the normal pectoralis major muscle. According to the results of our study, the PBR group had a shorter hemovac duration period compared to the SBR group, although there was no significant difference in complication rate. A PBR is a simple and safe technique allowing early discharge without increasing the incidence of long-term complications.
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Kiely AL, Cooper LR, Greig A. Acellular dermal matrix reconstruction of a nail bed avulsion in a 13-year-old child. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/9/e236253. [PMID: 32963043 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Nail bed avulsion injuries often require reconstruction, particularly in cases where the avulsed fragment is lost. We describe a simple way to reconstruct a large nail bed defect, with no donor site. A 13-year-old boy with a hypoplastic left heart and autism accidentally sustained a left little distal phalanx injury with an avulsion of 60% of the nail bed, exposing the distal phalanx. This boy had a history of poor compliance, qualifying the need to find a technique that would minimise operative time and dressing changes. As such, it was elected to use an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) (Matriderm) as a one-step reconstruction. Signs of vascularisation of the ADM were noted at 2 weeks, and 3-month follow-up demonstrated integration, with normal nail growth. We found that Matriderm was able to support the regeneration of a full thickness wound in a simple one-step procedure.
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- Ailbhe L Kiely
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK .,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guy's and Saint Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guy's and Saint Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guy's and Saint Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Stein MJ, Arnaout A, Lichtenstein JB, Frank SG, Cordeiro E, Roberts A, Ghaedi B, Zhang J. A comparison of patient-reported outcomes between Alloderm and Dermacell in immediate alloplastic breast reconstruction: A randomized control trial. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:41-47. [PMID: 32893151 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alloderm and Dermacell are the two leading human acellular dermal matrices (ADM) in immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). Despite differences in sterility, consistency, thickness and cost, there are no comparative trials to date to compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) between the two products. The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a difference in patient-reported outcomes (as measured by the BREAST-Q) between patients reconstructed with Alloderm and Dermacell. METHODS A single center, open-label, randomized control trial of patients undergoing IBR with an implant for breast cancer or breast cancer prophylaxis was performed. Patients were randomized to either Alloderm or Dermacell. Baseline demographic data were compared, and linear mixed models were used to identify associations with BREAST-Q over time. RESULTS Between June 2016 and October 2018, 62 patients were randomized into two groups, 31(50%) Alloderm and 31(50%) Dermacell. Of these, 23(74%) patients in the Alloderm group and 27(87%) patients of the Dermacell group filled out BREAST-Q questionnaires. Baseline BREAST-Q scores with respect to satisfaction with breasts, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, and physical well-being were similar between groups (p>0.05). At 3 months postoperatively, the Alloderm group had a statistically significant improvement with respect to satisfaction with breasts (67 vs 53, p = 0.03), satisfaction with overall results (85 vs 61, p = 0.003), satisfaction with the surgeon (89 vs 67, p = 0.01), and satisfaction with information provided (74 vs 59, p = 0.02). At 12 months postoperatively, there were no statistically significant differences in PROM between groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSION We report the first randomized controlled trial to date comparing patient-reported outcomes of the two most commonly used ADMs in IBR in Canada. Although a short-term analysis favors the use of Alloderm, there does not appear to be any difference in outcomes between the two products in the longer term.
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- Michael J Stein
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
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Lohmander F, Lagergren J, Johansson H, Roy PG, Frisell J, Brandberg Y. Quality of life and patient satisfaction after implant-based breast reconstruction with or without acellular dermal matrix: randomized clinical trial. BJS Open 2020; 4:811-820. [PMID: 32762012 PMCID: PMC7528522 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in implant‐based breast reconstructions (IBBRs) aims to improve cosmetic outcomes. Six‐month data are presented from a randomized trial evaluating whether IBBR with ADM provides higher health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and patient‐reported cosmetic outcomes compared with conventional IBBR without ADM. Methods In this multicentre open‐label RCT, women with breast cancer planned for mastectomy with immediate IBBR in four centres in Sweden and one in the UK were allocated randomly (1 : 1) to IBBR with or without ADM. HRQoL, a secondary endpoint, was measured as patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) using three validated instruments (EORTC‐QLQC30, QLQ‐BR23, QLQ‐BRR26) at baseline and 6 months. Results Between 24 April 2014 and 10 May 2017, 135 women were enrolled, of whom 64 with and 65 without ADM were included in the final analysis. At 6 months after surgery, patient‐reported HRQoL, measured with generic QLQ‐C30 or breast cancer‐specific QLQ‐BR23, was similar between the groups. For patient‐reported cosmetic outcomes, two subscale items, cosmetic outcome (8·66, 95 per cent c.i. 0·46 to 16·86; P = 0·041) and problems finding a well‐fitting bra (−13·21, −25·54 to −0·89; P = 0·038), yielded higher scores in favour of ADM, corresponding to a small to moderate clinical difference. None of the other 27 domains measured showed any significant differences between the groups. Conclusion IBBR with ADM was not superior in terms of higher levels of HRQoL compared with IBBR without ADM. Although two subscale items of patient‐reported cosmetic outcomes favoured ADM, the majority of cosmetic items showed no significant difference between treatments at 6 months. Registration number: NCT02061527 (
www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- F Lohmander
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Section of Breast Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Breast Centre, Capio St Görans Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Cancer Centre, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Cancer Centre, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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The Prepectoral, Hybrid Breast Reconstruction: The Synergy of Lipofilling and Breast Implants. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e2966. [PMID: 32802660 PMCID: PMC7413773 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Breast reconstruction modalities are based on autologous tissue transfer, implants, or a combination of both. The aim of an allogeneic breast reconstruction is to minimize the impact of the implant on surrounding tissues to achieve an aesthetically pleasing result. Accurate tissue coverage, proper implant selection, and implant location are the absolute concerns in planning an implant-based reconstruction.
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Stein MJ, Chung A, Arnaout A, Ghaedi B, Ghumman A, Zhang T, Zhang J. Complication rates of acellular dermal matrix in immediate breast reconstruction with radiation: A single-institution retrospective comparison study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 73:2156-2163. [PMID: 32561384 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) continues to rise despite ongoing concerns with respect to increased complication rates. While the indications for radiation continue to broaden, it is essential to critically evaluate ADM's performance in its context. The purpose of this study was to review complication rates between patients reconstructed with and without ADM, who underwent IBR and radiation. METHODS A retrospective review was performed for patients undergoing IBR and radiation from 2010 to 2019. Postoperative outcomes were compared between patients with and without ADM. RESULTS Over a 9-year period, 130 patients underwent IBR and radiation (42% preoperatively and 59% postoperatively). For patients with preoperative radiation (36 ADM and 18 non-ADM), the average follow-up was 312 and 296 days, respectively. In this group, there was no difference in minor complications (25% ADM, 22% non-ADM, and p = 1.00) or major complications (31% ADM, 22% Non-ADM, and p = 0.52). For patients with postoperative radiation (53 ADM and 23 non-ADM), the average follow-up was 544 and 748 days, respectively. There was no difference in minor complications (21% ADM, 26% non-ADM, and p = 0.11) or major complications (21% ADM, 26% non-ADM, and p = 0.61). Multivariable logistic regression analyses showed no difference between ADM and non-ADM groups (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.22-3.08, and p = 0.78). CONCLUSION Despite increasing literature supporting the use of ADM in breast reconstruction, postoperative outcomes following radiation remain poorly understood. In the present study, we report no difference in overall complication rates between breasts reconstructed with and without ADM in an irradiated field. Nevertheless, the complication rate remains high, and future studies will be required to determine whether ADM-associated complications in an irradiated field outweigh the purported benefits.
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- Michael J Stein
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Ottawa Health Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Ottawa Health Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Deveaux C, Calibre C, Duquennoy-Martinot V, Guerreschi P, Dumont A. [New surgical strategy in breast reconstruction with implants for bilateral prophylactic mastectomies with BRCA gene mutation]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2020; 65:284-293. [PMID: 32482352 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2020.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND For the past decades, number of prophylactic bilateral mastectomies using reconstruction with implants increases. We describe a new surgical strategy and analyse its safety and feasability. METHOD It is a retrospective, descriptive and monocentric study. The first step of surgery consisted in obteining a peri-prosthetic capsule with implants and if there was a mammary hypertrophy and/or ptosis, it was corrected at the same time. The second step of surgery was the nipple-sparing mastectomy with change of implants for bigger ones. Third step consisted in a lipofilling. RESULTS Seven patients were included. 6 women had a BRCA1 gene mutation. Mean age was 35.6 year-old [29.6; 41.6], mean BMI was 23.8kg/m2 [20.6; 27], mean chest circumference was 93.7cm [87.4; 100], mean cup was C- [B-; D-]. 4 women had mammary hypertrophy and/or ptosis. Mean number of procedure per woman was 3.6 [2.5; 4.7]. Mean volume of implants used at the first step was 248.6ml [211.3; 285.9]. The second step was performed mean 33.9 weeks [22.3; 45.5] later. Mean increase of implants volume was 120ml [80.4; 159.6]. 4 patients had complications including 1 who had implant exposure. Six patients had lipofilling of mean volume per breast of 175ml [116; 234]. CONCLUSION This new strategy could decrease complication rate, improve aesthetic outcome and decrease psychological impact of surgery.
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- C Deveaux
- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique et centre de traitement des Brûlés, hôpital Roger-Salengro, centre hospitalier et universitaire de Lille, avenue Émile-Laine, 59037 Lille cedex, France.
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique et centre de traitement des Brûlés, hôpital Roger-Salengro, centre hospitalier et universitaire de Lille, avenue Émile-Laine, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique et centre de traitement des Brûlés, hôpital Roger-Salengro, centre hospitalier et universitaire de Lille, avenue Émile-Laine, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique et centre de traitement des Brûlés, hôpital Roger-Salengro, centre hospitalier et universitaire de Lille, avenue Émile-Laine, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, centre hospitalier de Boulogne-sur-Mer, rue Jacques-Monod, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
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Nam SY, Youn D, Kim GH, Chai JH, Lim HR, Jung HH, Heo CY. In Vitro Characterization of a Novel Human Acellular Dermal Matrix (BellaCell HD) for Breast Reconstruction. Bioengineering (Basel) 2020; 7:bioengineering7020039. [PMID: 32353944 PMCID: PMC7356368 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering7020039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In the past, acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) have been used in implant-based breast reconstruction. Various factors affect the clinical performance of ADMs since there is a lack of systematic characterization of ADM tissues. This study used BellaCell HD and compared it to two commercially available ADMs—AlloDerm Ready to Use (RTU) and DermACELL—under in vitro settings. Every ADM was characterized to examine compatibility through cell cytotoxicity, proliferation, and physical features like tensile strength, stiffness, and the suture tensile strength. The BellaCell HD displayed complete decellularization in comparison with the other two ADMs. Several fibroblasts grew in the BellaCell HD with no cytotoxicity. The proliferation level of fibroblasts in the BellaCell HD was higher, compared to the AlloDerm RTU and DermACELL, after 7 and 14 days. The BellaCell HD had a load value of 444.94 N, 22.44 tensile strength, and 118.41% elongation ratio, and they were higher than in the other two ADMs. There was no significant discrepancy in the findings of stiffness evaluation and suture retention strength test. The study had some limitations because there were many other more factors useful in ADM’s testing. In the study, BellaCell HD showed complete decellularization, high biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, high tensile strength, high elongation, and high suture retention strengths. These characteristics make BellaCell HD a suitable tissue for adequate and safe use in implant-based breast reconstruction in humans.
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea; (S.-Y.N.); (D.Y.)
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea; (S.-Y.N.); (D.Y.)
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Korea;
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- The Institute of Tissue Engineering, HansBiomed Co. LTD., Daejeon 34054, Korea; (J.H.C.); (H.R.L.); (H.H.J.)
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- The Institute of Tissue Engineering, HansBiomed Co. LTD., Daejeon 34054, Korea; (J.H.C.); (H.R.L.); (H.H.J.)
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- The Institute of Tissue Engineering, HansBiomed Co. LTD., Daejeon 34054, Korea; (J.H.C.); (H.R.L.); (H.H.J.)
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 13620, Korea; (S.-Y.N.); (D.Y.)
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Korea;
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Davies G, Mills N, Holcombe C, Potter S. Perceived barriers to randomised controlled trials in breast reconstruction: obstacle to trial initiation or opportunity to resolve? A qualitative study. Trials 2020; 21:316. [PMID: 32252788 PMCID: PMC7132957 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-4227-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most commonly performed breast reconstruction technique worldwide but the technique is evolving rapidly. High-quality evidence is needed to support practice. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) provide the best evidence but can be challenging to conduct. iBRA is a four-phased study which aimed to inform the feasibility, design and conduct of an RCT in IBBR. In phase 3, the randomisation acceptability study, an electronic survey and qualitative interviews were conducted to explore professionals' perceptions of future trials in IBBR. Findings from the interviews are presented here. METHODS Semi-structured qualitative interviews were undertaken with a purposive sample of 31 health professionals (HPs) who completed the survey to explore their attitudes to the feasibility of potential RCTs in more detail. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and data were analysed thematically using constant comparative techniques. Sampling, data collection and analysis were undertaken iteratively and concurrently until data saturation was achieved. RESULTS Almost all HPs acknowledged the need for better evidence to support the practice of IBBR and most identified RCTs as generating the highest-quality evidence. Despite highlighting potential challenges, most participants supported the need for an RCT in IBBR. A minority, however, were strongly opposed to a future trial. The opposition and challenges identified centred around three key themes; (i) limited understanding of pragmatic study design and the value of randomisation in minimising bias; (ii) clinician and patient equipoise and (iii) aspects of surgical culture and training that were not supportive of RCTs. CONCLUSION There is a need for well-designed, large-scale RCTs to support the current practice of IBBR but barriers to their acceptability are evident. The perceived barriers to RCTs in breast reconstruction identified in this study are not insurmountable and have previously been overcome in other similar surgical trials. This may represent an opportunity, not only to establish the evidence base for IBBR, but also to improve engagement in RCTs in breast surgery in general to ultimately improve outcomes for patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number ISRCTN37664281.
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- Gareth Davies
- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK. .,Bristol Breast Care Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK.
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Harvey KL, Mills N, White P, Holcombe C, Potter S. The Pre-BRA (pre-pectoral Breast Reconstruction EvAluation) feasibility study: protocol for a mixed-methods IDEAL 2a/2b prospective cohort study to determine the safety and effectiveness of prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e033641. [PMID: 31988232 PMCID: PMC7044855 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Implant-based breast reconstruction is the most commonly performed reconstructive technique worldwide. Subpectoral reconstruction with mesh is the current standard of care but new prepectoral techniques have recently been introduced. Prepectoral breast reconstruction (PPBR) may improve outcomes for patients but robust evaluation is required. Randomised clinical trials (RCTs) are ideally needed but the short-term safety of PPBR is yet to be established; the technique and its indications are evolving and it has yet to be adopted by a sufficient number of surgeons for an RCT to be feasible.The Pre-BRA study aims to determine the feasibility of using mixed-methods within an IDEAL 2a/2b (IDEAL, Idea-Development-Exploration-Assessment-Long-term) study to explore the short-term safety of PPBR and determine when the technique is sufficiently stable for evaluation in a pragmatic RCT. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Pre-BRA is an IDEAL stage 2a/2b prospective multicentre cohort study with embedded qualitative research.Consecutive patients electing to undergo immediate PPBR at participating centres will be invited to participate. Demographic, operative, oncology and complication data will be collected and patient-reported outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 3 and 18 months postoperatively. The primary safety endpoint will be implant loss at 3 months.Surgeons performing PPBR will be asked to complete questionnaires regarding their practice and report any modifications made to the procedure or learning arising from complications via free-text response fields on electronic case-report forms. Semistructured will explore surgeons' experiences in detail to identify emerging best practice. This will be fed back to participating surgeons to promote shared learning.The Pre-BRA study will aim to recruit 341 patients from 30 to 40 UK centres over a 12-month period. Recruitment will commence Spring 2019. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has full ethical approval from OXFORD-B South Central Committee Ref:19/SC/0129. Results will be presented at national and international meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN11898000; Pre-results.
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- Kate Louise Harvey
- National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Applied Statistics Group, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Bristol Breast Care Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, UK
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Lee J, Park HY, Kim WW, Park CS, Lee RK, Yang JD, Lee JS, Jung JH. Comparison between ultrasound-guided aspiration performed using an intravenous cannula or a conventional needle in patients with peri-prosthetic seroma. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e18511. [PMID: 31861038 PMCID: PMC6940179 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peri-prosthetic seroma after implant insertion for breast reconstruction is a common but difficult-to-manage complication. This study aimed to compare peri-prosthetic seroma duration and the number of aspirations associated with intravenous cannula with those associated with conventional needle. METHODS Seventy-one patients who underwent skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy and implant insertion were treated for peri-prosthetic seroma. When peri-prosthetic seroma was detected, ultrasound-guided aspiration was performed either by using an intravenous cannula (n = 35) or a conventional needle (n = 36); however, the method adopted was randomly selected. We analyzed the participants' clinicopathologic factors after medical record review. RESULTS There were no significant intergroup differences in mean age (P = .052), mean body mass index (P = .601), total clinical tumor size (P = .107), pathologic tumor size (P = .269), specimen weight (P = .147), implant size (P = .313), or operation time (P = .595). However, the mean total peri-prosthetic seroma volume was significantly higher (105.80 vs 88.58, P = .015) but the number of aspirations was lower (4.48 vs 5.80, P = .043) in the intravenous cannula group than in the conventional needle group. Mean peri-prosthetic seroma volume per aspiration was nonsignificantly higher in the intravenous cannula group (26.92 vs 19.14, P = .291). CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided aspiration performed using an intravenous cannula was comparable to the procedure performed using a conventional needle. Furthermore, the former method can be safer and effective alternative to manage peri-prosthetic seroma.
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- Department of Surgery
- Joint Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
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Tasoulis MK, Teoh V, Khan A, Montgomery C, Mohammed K, Gui G. Acellular dermal matrices as an adjunct to implant breast reconstruction: Analysis of outcomes and complications. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 46:511-515. [PMID: 31706716 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) are increasingly used in implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR). Uncertainty remains with regard to their efficacy and complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes and complication rates associated with the use of ADMs in IBR. METHODS Retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing ADM-assisted IBR between 2008 and 2013. Cases were identified from a prospectively collected database. Simple descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS A total of 110 patients (175 mastectomies) were included in the analysis. The median age was 46 (19-75) years and the median BMI was 22.2 (16.2-41.5). Seventy nine mastectomies were performed for therapeutic purposes. The median mastectomy weight was 244 (185-335) gr. The majority of reconstructions were performed with fixed volume (n = 115, 66%) or permanent expandable implants (n = 53, 30%) as one-stage procedures. Forty mastectomies were associated with at least one complication. The infection rate was 2.3% (n = 4). Post-operative haematoma developed in 5 cases (2.9%), but only 2 required surgical interventions. Three mastectomies were complicated by nipple necrosis (3.6%), 3 with skin necrosis (1.7%) and 9 with wound dehiscence (5.1%). The capsule formation rate was 2.3% (n = 4). Reconstruction failure with implant loss occurred in 3 cases (1.7%). CONCLUSIONS The complication rates following ADM-assisted IBR can be very low with appropriate patient selection and meticulous surgical technique. This supports the safety of using ADM in carefully selected patients. Further research is warranted to assess the health economics of ADM use in IBR.
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- Breast Surgery Unit, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ, UK
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- Breast Surgery Unit, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ, UK
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- Breast Surgery Unit, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ, UK
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- Research and Development Unit, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5PT, UK
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- Breast Surgery Unit, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ, UK
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Guo R, Li L, Su Y, Xiu B, Zhang Q, Wang J, Chi W, Yang B, Zhang Y, Cao A, Shao Z, Wu J. Current practice and barriers of mesh-assisted implant-based breast reconstruction in China: A nationwide cross-sectional survey of 110 hospitals. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 46:65-70. [PMID: 31519428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The current National Practice Questionnaire of implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) (NPQi) was to assess the clinical practice of mesh-assisted IBBR in China. METHODS A questionnaire was mailed to 110 hospitals in China, which have more than 200 breast cancer operations performed in 2017. The survey mainly included questions on the type and timing of IBBR, questions about the use of TiLOOP® Bra and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and the complications of IBBR. RESULTS IBBR was routinely carried out in 86.36% (95/110) hospitals. IBBR was the most frequently-used (65.7%, 4,296/6,534) BR after mastectomy with a median of 24 cases (IQR 7.5-65) in each hospital. TiLOOP® Bra and ADM were available in 49.5% and 33.7% hospitals, respectively. Hospitals with ADM offered were more likely to located in economically developed regions (65.6%), when compared with hospitals without any mesh offered (14/35, 40.0%, P = 0.036) and with only TiLOOP® Bra offered (16/28, 57.1%, P = 0.032). The surgery volume was largely variated from hospitals without any mesh offered (median 380 cases, IQR 304-550), with only TiLOOP® Bra offered (median 790 cases, IQR 439-1096, P = 0.001) and with ADM offered (median 797 cases, IQR 497-1528, P < 0.001). Higher proportion of one-stage mesh-augmented direct-to-implant BR and lower proportion of autologous BR were observed in hospitals with mesh offered. The reported major complications were similar between hospitals with or without mesh offered. CONCLUSIONS The NPQi has provided a valuable insight into the current practice of IBBR and mesh used in China. The introduction of mesh-assisted techniques has revolutionized the clinical practice.
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- Rong Guo
- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, No. 270, Dongan Rd., Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, China.
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Negenborn VL, Smit JM, Dikmans REG, Winters HAH, Twisk JWR, Ruhé PQ, Mureau MAM, Tuinder S, Eltahir Y, Posch NAS, van Steveninck-Barends JM, van der Hulst RRWJ, Ritt MJPF, Bouman MB, Mullender MG. Short-term cost-effectiveness of one-stage implant-based breast reconstruction with an acellular dermal matrix versus two-stage expander-implant reconstruction from a multicentre randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg 2019; 106:586-595. [PMID: 30835827 PMCID: PMC6593424 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Implant‐based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most commonly performed reconstructive procedure and its economic impact is significant. This study aimed to analyse whether a direct one‐stage IBBR with use of an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is more cost‐effective than two‐stage (expander‐implant) breast reconstruction. Methods The BRIOS (Breast Reconstruction In One Stage) study was an open‐label multicentre RCT in which women scheduled for skin‐sparing mastectomy and immediate IBBR were randomized between one‐stage IBBR with ADM or two‐stage IBBR. Duration of surgery and hospital stay, and visits for the primary surgery, unplanned and cosmetic procedures were recorded. Costs were estimated at an institutional level. Health status was assessed by means of the EuroQol Five Dimensions 5L questionnaire. Results Fifty‐nine patients (91 breasts) underwent one‐stage IBBR with ADM and 62 patients (92 breasts) two‐stage IBBR. The mean(s.d.) duration of surgery in the one‐stage group was significantly longer than that for two‐stage IBBR for unilateral (2·52(0·55) versus 2·02(0·35) h; P < 0·001) and bilateral (4·03(1·00) versus 3·25(0·58) h; P = 0·017) reconstructions. Costs were higher for one‐stage compared with two‐stage IBBR for both unilateral (€12 448 (95 per cent c.i. 10 722 to 14 387) versus €9871 (9373 to 10 445) respectively; P = 0·025) and bilateral (€16 939 (14 887 to 19 360) versus €13 383 (12 414 to 14 669); P = 0·002) reconstructions. This was partly related to the use of relatively expensive ADM. There was no difference in postoperative health status between the groups. Conclusion One‐stage IBBR with ADM was associated with higher costs, but similar health status, compared with conventional two‐stage IBBR. Registration number: NTR5446 (
http://www.trialregister.nl).
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- V L Negenborn
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Haga Ziekenhuis, Den Haag, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.,Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Orbis Medical Centrum, Sittard, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Potter S, Conroy EJ, Cutress RI, Williamson PR, Whisker L, Thrush S, Skillman J, Barnes NLP, Mylvaganam S, Teasdale E, Jain A, Gardiner MD, Blazeby JM, Holcombe C. Short-term safety outcomes of mastectomy and immediate implant-based breast reconstruction with and without mesh (iBRA): a multicentre, prospective cohort study. Lancet Oncol 2019; 20:254-266. [PMID: 30639093 PMCID: PMC6358590 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(18)30781-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 10/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Use of biological or synthetic mesh might improve outcomes of immediate implant-based breast reconstruction-breast reconstruction with implants or expanders at the time of mastectomy-but there is a lack of high-quality evidence to support the safety or effectiveness of the technique. We aimed to establish the short-term safety of immediate implant-based breast reconstruction performed with and without mesh, to inform the feasibility of undertaking a future randomised clinical trial comparing different breast reconstruction techniques. METHODS In this prospective, multicentre cohort study, we consecutively recruited women aged 16 years or older who had any type of immediate implant-based breast reconstruction for malignancy or risk reduction, with any technique, at 81 participating breast and plastic surgical units in the UK. Data about patient demographics and operative, oncological, and complication details were collected before and after surgery. Outcomes of interest were implant loss (defined as unplanned removal of the expander or implant), infection requiring treatment with antibiotics or surgery, unplanned return to theatre, and unplanned re-admission to hospital for complications of reconstructive surgery, up to 3 months after reconstruction and assessed by clinical review or patient self-report. Follow-up is complete. The study is registered with the ISRCTN Registry, number ISRCTN37664281. FINDINGS Between Feb 1, 2014, and June 30, 2016, 2108 patients had 2655 mastectomies with immediate implant-based breast reconstruction at 81 units across the UK. 1650 (78%) patients had planned single-stage reconstructions (including 12 patients who had a different technique per breast). 1376 (65%) patients had reconstruction with biological (1133 [54%]) or synthetic (243 [12%]) mesh, 181 (9%) had non-mesh submuscular or subfascial implants, 440 (21%) had dermal sling implants, 42 (2%) had pre-pectoral implants, and 79 (4%) had other or a combination of implants. 3-month outcome data were available for 2081 (99%) patients. Of these patients, 182 (9%, 95% CI 8-10) experienced implant loss, 372 (18%, 16-20) required re-admission to hospital, and 370 (18%, 16-20) required return to theatre for complications within 3 months of their initial surgery. 522 (25%, 95% CI 23-27) patients required treatment for an infection. The rates of all of these complications are higher than those in the National Quality Standards (<5% for re-operation, re-admission, and implant loss, and <10% for infection). INTERPRETATION Complications after immediate implant-based breast reconstruction are higher than recommended by national standards. A randomised clinical trial is needed to establish the optimal approach to immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. FUNDING National Institute for Health Research, Association of Breast Surgery, and British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
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- Shelley Potter
- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK; Bristol Breast Care Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Cancer Sciences Unit, University of Southampton, Somers Cancer Research Building, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- North West Hub for Trials Methodology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Nottingham Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Breast Unit, Worcester Royal Hospital, Worcester, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Nightingale Breast Unit, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Negenborn VL, van Turnhout AAWM, Fuchs SP, Lisabeth-Broné K, Vermulst N, Vogten JM, Twisk JWR, Vriens-Nieuwenhuis EJC, Mullender MG, van der Sluis WB. A retrospective study on surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction of EGIS ® ADM in one-stage implant-based breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2018; 72:137-171. [PMID: 30446418 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Revised: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Vera L Negenborn
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, VU University Medical Centre, De Boelelaan 1089, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ Hilversum, The Netherlands.
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A Prospective Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes of Subpectoral and Prepectoral Strattice-Based Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 141:1077-1084. [PMID: 29697602 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prepectoral acellular dermal matrix-assisted immediate implant-based breast reconstruction is gaining popularity, involving complete implant coverage with acellular dermal matrix. The authors aimed to compare pain, patient-reported outcome measures (including implant rippling), and safety of prepectoral and subpectoral Strattice-assisted implant-based breast reconstruction. METHODS Consecutive patients were recruited prospectively, having either therapeutic or risk-reducing mastectomy. Patients scored their pain three times per day for the first 7 postoperative days on a Likert scale, and completed the BREAST-Q reconstruction module 3 months postoperatively. Clinical records and the authors' prospective complications database were used to compare the early morbidity of the two procedures. RESULTS Forty patients were recruited into the study. There was no significant difference in pain scores between the prepectoral group (mean, 1.5) and the subpectoral cohort (mean, 1.5; p = 0.45) during the first 7 days. Thirty-one BREAST-Q questionnaires were returned; mean Q scores were similar for both prepectoral and subpectoral (72 and 71, respectively; p = 0.81) groups. Patients reported significantly more visible implant rippling in the prepectoral group than in the subpectoral group (seven of 13 versus two of 17; p = 0.02). There was no significant difference in length of stay or early morbidity, with implant loss being 4.7 percent in the prepectoral group compared with 0 percent in the subpectoral group. CONCLUSIONS Early postoperative pain and quality of life at 3 months are equivalent between groups. Early experience of prepectoral implant placement with complete acellular dermal matrix coverage suggests this is safe and provides good quality of life for patients. Further studies are required to compare short- and long-term outcomes with the current standard forms of reconstruction. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, II.
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Complications, long-term outcome and quality of life following Surgisis® and muscle-covered implants in immediate breast reconstruction: a case-control study with a 6-year follow-up. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-018-1444-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Negenborn VL, Young-Afat DA, Dikmans REG, Smit JM, Winters HAH, Don Griot JPW, Twisk JWR, Ruhé PQ, Mureau MAM, Lapid O, Moerman E, van Turnhout AAWM, Ritt MJPF, Bouman MB, Mullender MG. Quality of life and patient satisfaction after one-stage implant-based breast reconstruction with an acellular dermal matrix versus two-stage breast reconstruction (BRIOS): primary outcome of a randomised, controlled trial. Lancet Oncol 2018; 19:1205-1214. [PMID: 30104147 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(18)30378-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 05/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is increasing interest in the use of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) in implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR). Suggested advantages are that ADMs facilitate one-stage IBBR and improve aesthetic outcomes. We compared immediate one-stage ADM-assisted IBBR with two-stage IBBR (current standard of care). Our previously reported secondary endpoint showed that one-stage ADM-assisted IBBR was associated with significantly more adverse outcomes. Here, we present the primary endpoint results aiming to assess whether one-stage IBBR with ADM provides higher patient-reported quality of life (QOL) compared with two-stage IBBR. METHODS This multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial (BRIOS study) was done in eight hospitals in the Netherlands. We recruited women aged older than 18 years with breast carcinoma or a genetic predisposition who intended to undergo skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate IBBR. Participants were randomly assigned to undergo one-stage IBBR with ADM (Strattice, LifeCell, Branchburg, NJ, USA) or two-stage IBBR. Randomisation was stratified by centre and indication for surgery (oncological or prophylactic) in blocks of ten participants. The primary endpoint was patient-reported QOL, as measured with the BREAST-Q (ie, health-related QOL scales and satisfaction scales), in the modified intention-to-treat population. The study follow-up is complete. This study is registered with the Netherlands Trial Register, number NTR5446. FINDINGS Between April 14, 2013, and May 29, 2015, we enrolled 142 women, of whom 69 were randomly assigned to receive one-stage ADM-assisted IBBR and 73 to receive two-stage IBBR. After exclusions, the modified intention-to-treat population comprised 60 patients in the one-stage group and 61 patients in the two-stage group. Of these, 48 women (mean follow-up 17·0 months [SD 7·8]) in the one-stage group and 44 women (17·2 months [SD 6·7]) in the two-stage group completed the BREAST-Q at least 1 year after implant placement. We found no significant differences in postoperative patient-reported QOL domains, including physical wellbeing (one-stage mean 78·0 [SD 14·1] vs two-stage 79·3 [12·2], p=0·60), psychosocial wellbeing (72·6 [17·3] vs 72·8 [19·6], p=0·95), and sexual wellbeing (58·0 [17·0] vs 57·1 [19·5], p=0·82), or in the patient-reported satisfaction domains: satisfaction with breasts (63·4 [15·8] vs 60·3 [15·4], p=0·35) and satisfaction with outcome (72·8 [19·1] vs 67·8 [16·3], p=0·19). INTERPRETATION Taken together with our previously published findings, one-stage IBBR with ADM does not yield superior results in terms of patient-reported QOL compared with two-stage IBBR. Risks for adverse outcomes were significantly higher in the one-stage ADM group. Use of ADM for one-stage IBBM should be considered on a case-by-case basis. FUNDING Pink Ribbon, Nuts-Ohra, and LifeCell.
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- Vera Lidwina Negenborn
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Research Institute, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Imaging Division, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Research Institute, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis Oost, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Research Institute, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the UK ( Cancer Research UK, 2018 ). Breast reconstruction following mastectomy can be performed with prosthetic devices or autologous tissue. In the UK implant-based breast reconstruction following mastectomy is the most common type of breast reconstruction, estimated to account for 70% of the reconstructive caseload in the UK. Since 2001 there has been a considerable increase in the number of prosthetic reconstructions performed with the use of mesh or matrix to augment the reconstructive pocket. This article introduces the main types of mesh and matrix used in implant-based breast reconstruction, reconstructive techniques and reviews the benefits and complications associated with their use.
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- Rachel Rolph
- Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 7EH
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- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London
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Mylvaganam S, Conroy EJ, Williamson PR, Barnes NLP, Cutress RI, Gardiner MD, Jain A, Skillman JM, Thrush S, Whisker LJ, Blazeby JM, Potter S, Holcombe C. Adherence to best practice consensus guidelines for implant-based breast reconstruction: Results from the iBRA national practice questionnaire survey. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2018; 44:708-716. [PMID: 29472041 PMCID: PMC5937851 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.01.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The 2008 National Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Audit demonstrated marked variation in the practice and outcomes of breast reconstruction in the UK. To standardise practice and improve outcomes for patients, the British professional associations developed best-practice guidelines with specific guidance for newer mesh-assisted implant-based techniques. We explored the degree of uptake of best-practice guidelines within units performing implant-based reconstruction (IBBR) as the first phase of the implant Breast Reconstruction Evaluation (iBRA) study. METHODS A questionnaire developed by the iBRA Steering Group was completed by trainee and consultant leads at breast and plastic surgical units across the UK. Simple summary statistics were calculated for each survey item to assess compliance with current best-practice guidelines. RESULTS 81 units from 79 NHS Trusts completed the questionnaire. Marked variation was observed in adherence to guidelines, especially those relating to clinical governance and infection prevention strategies. Less than half (n = 28, 47%) of units obtained local clinical governance board approval prior to offering new mesh-based techniques and prospective audit of the clinical, cosmetic and patient-reported outcomes of surgery was infrequent. Most units screened for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus prior to surgery but fewer than 1 in 3 screened for methicillin-sensitive strains. Laminar-flow theatres (recommended for IBBR) were not widely-available with less than 1 in 5 units having regular access. Peri-operative antibiotics were widely-used, but the type and duration were highly-variable. CONCLUSIONS The iBRA national practice questionnaire has demonstrated variation in reported practice and adherence to IBBR guidelines. High-quality evidence is urgently required to inform best practice.
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- Senthurun Mylvaganam
- New Cross Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Wednesfield Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Centre (CTRC), North West Hub for Trials Methodology/University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Centre (CTRC), North West Hub for Trials Methodology/University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
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- Breast Unit, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Breast Unit, University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK; Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK; Department of Plastic Surgery, Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK; Department of Plastic Surgery, Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK
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- Breast Unit, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD, UK
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- Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK; Bristol Breast Cancer Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK.
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- Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, UK
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Hillberg NS, Ferdinandus PI, Dikmans REG, Winkens B, Hommes J, van der Hulst RRWJ. Is single-stage implant-based breast reconstruction (SSBR) with an acellular matrix safe?: Strattice™ or Meso Biomatrix® in SSBR. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2018; 41:429-438. [PMID: 30100676 PMCID: PMC6061485 DOI: 10.1007/s00238-018-1415-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background Acellular matrices (AM) might enable a direct single-stage breast reconstruction procedure resulting in an improved efficacy of the reconstruction phase for patients. Safety concerns are an important issue due to a recent study which shows that single-stage breast reconstruction with Strattice™ resulted in more complications versus a two-stage reconstruction. Therefore, the goal of this study is to compare the short- and long-term complications of a single-stage breast reconstruction with the use of two types of AM (Strattice™ and Meso Biomatrix®) versus two-stage breast reconstruction without the use of an AM. Methods Cohort study with single-stage breast reconstruction with Strattice™ (n = 28) or Meso BioMatrix® (n = 20) or two-stage breast reconstruction without an AM (n = 36) at the Maastricht Academic Hospital, the Netherlands. All complications, in particular major complications with the need for re-admission to the hospital, re-exploration, and implant explantation, were the primary outcome measures. A 1-year follow-up was achieved for all patients. Results Baseline characteristics of all 52 patients were similar between groups. There was a significantly higher complication rate in the single-stage AM groups with loss of the implant in 40.0% of the breasts from the Meso BioMatrix® group and in 10.7% of the Strattice™ group compared to no implant loss in the control group. Conclusions This cohort study clearly suggests that the use of a single-stage breast reconstruction is not safe with the use of these AMs. Well-designed prospective studies that guarantee the safety of those matrices should be published before these AMs are used in implant-based surgery. Level of Evidence: Level III, risk / prognostic study.
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- Nadine S Hillberg
- 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- 2Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- 3Department of Methodology and Statistics, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Science, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Negenborn VL, Dikmans REG, Bouman MB, Winters HAH, Twisk JWR, Ruhé PQ, Mureau MAM, Smit JM, Tuinder S, Hommes J, Eltahir Y, Posch NAS, van Steveninck-Barends JM, Meesters-Caberg MA, van der Hulst RRWJ, Ritt MJPF, Mullender MG. Predictors of complications after direct-to-implant breast reconstruction with an acellular dermal matrix from a multicentre randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg 2018; 105:1305-1312. [PMID: 29663320 PMCID: PMC6099293 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 11/12/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the multicentre randomized trial BRIOS (Breast Reconstruction In One Stage), direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction with an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) was associated with a markedly higher postoperative complication rate compared with two-stage tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction. This study aimed to identify factors that contribute to the occurrence of complications after DTI ADM-assisted breast reconstruction. METHODS Data were obtained from the BRIOS study, including all patients treated with DTI ADM-assisted breast reconstruction. Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors predictive of postoperative complications. RESULTS Fifty-nine patients (91 breasts) were included, of whom 27 (35 breasts) developed a surgical complication. Reoperations were performed in 29 breasts (32 per cent), with prosthesis removal in 22 (24 per cent). In multivariable analyses, mastectomy weight was associated with complications (odds ratio (OR) 1·94, 95 per cent c.i. 1·33 to 2·83), reoperations (OR 1·70, 1·12 to 2·59) and removal of the implant (OR 1·55, 1·11 to 2·17). Younger patients (OR 1·07, 1·01 to 1·13) and those who received adjuvant chemotherapy (OR 4·83, 1·15 to 20·24) more frequently required reoperation. In univariable analyses, adjuvant radiotherapy showed a trend towards more complications (OR 7·23, 0·75 to 69·95) and removal of the implant (OR 5·12, 0·76 to 34·44), without reaching statistical significance. CONCLUSION Breast size appeared to be the most significant predictor of complications in DTI ADM-assisted breast reconstruction. The technique should preferably be performed in patients with small to moderate sized breasts. Registration number: NTR5446 ( http://www.trialregister.nl).
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- V L Negenborn
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Alexander Monro Breast Cancer Hospital, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Haga Ziekenhuis, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Orbis Medical Centre, Sittard, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Patient-reported Outcomes after ADM-assisted Implant-based Breast Reconstruction: A Cross-sectional Study. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2018; 6:e1654. [PMID: 29616167 PMCID: PMC5865927 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Although the use of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) in implant-based reconstruction increases, there is a lack of studies evaluating patient-reported outcome measures after this reconstruction method. We aim to evaluate the patient satisfaction after ADM-assisted implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) in 1 of the largest series of patients undergoing ADM-assisted IBBR. Methods Patients with ADM-assisted IBBR were invited to fill out the BREAST-Q, a validated and standardized questionnaire to measure patient satisfaction after a breast reconstruction. A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patient and surgical characteristics. Results In total, 208 patients (38.4%) responded and reported a mean satisfaction of 70.6 ± 20.2 with their breasts and 78.0 ± 20.5 with the outcome. An overall complication rate of 7.7% was noted, with 1.5% severe complications leading to hospital readmission (0.5%) and implant removal (0.5%). Patients with complications and unilateral reconstruction for oncological reasons reported overall less satisfaction rates compared with patients with bilateral, preventive surgery, and an uncomplicated postoperative course. Strongly related domains indicate the importance of patient satisfaction with their breasts and outcome on psychosocial and sexual functioning and satisfaction with information on satisfaction with breasts, outcome, and surgeon. Conclusion There is an increased demand for patient-reported outcome measures in a changing practice to which the opinion of the patient assumes a larger role. With high satisfaction rates, ADM-assisted IBBR is a valuable reconstruction method, provided that complication rates remain low. Hence, it should only be performed in a selected group of women.
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Tsay C, Zhu V, Sturrock T, Shah A, Kwei S. A 3D Mammometric Comparison of Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction With and Without Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM). Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018; 42:49-58. [PMID: 28916881 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-017-0967-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This retrospective study utilizes 3D imaging and mammometrics to compare implant-based breast reconstruction with and without the use of ADM. Previous studies have suggested improved aesthetic outcomes with the use of ADM, but none have been able to quantify this difference. Images were obtained at early and late time points following the expander-implant exchange procedure. Measurements included the point of maximum projection, the superior, inferior, medial and lateral volumetric distribution, and the distance from the point of maximum projection to the inframammary fold along the breast meridian. The patients' demographic information, implant size, and complication rate between the two cohorts were similar. In the early post-operative period, the patients with ADM demonstrated higher medial pole volume; however, this difference did not persist in the late post-operative period. Patients with ADM demonstrated a small but statistically significant greater point of maximum projection and length of lower pole curvature in comparison with the non-ADM cohort. In summary, the results of this study demonstrate improved mammometric measurements when ADM is used in implant-based breast reconstruction, supporting superior aesthetic outcomes in early and late post-operative time points. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Cynthia Tsay
- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208041, New Haven, CT, 06520-8041, USA
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- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208041, New Haven, CT, 06520-8041, USA
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- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208041, New Haven, CT, 06520-8041, USA
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- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208041, New Haven, CT, 06520-8041, USA
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- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, PO Box 208041, New Haven, CT, 06520-8041, USA.
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Phan R, Lin F, White D. Local reaction to FlexHD® acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction: A case report and review of the literature. AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2018. [DOI: 10.34239/ajops.v1i1.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Since its first reported use for the treatment of burns victims, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) use has expanded to surgeries including repairing thoracic and abdominal wall defects, and breast reconstruction. FlexHD® is a brand of ADM prepared from human cadaveric dermis that has been processed to remove antigenic components and is used to reinforce the subpectoral pocket created during submuscular breast implant surgery. Recent documentation of a phenomenon termed ‘red breast syndrome’ (RBS) has emerged in the medical literature, with little known about its aetiology and treatment. This paper presents a case of blistering cutaneous erythema from FlexHD® ADM.
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Mazari FAK, Asgeirsson KS, Whisker L, Gutteridge E, Rasheed T, Douglas Macmillan R. Complete resorption of Veritas® in acellular dermal matrix (ADM)-assisted implant-based breast reconstructions—is there a need for tighter regulation of new products developed for use in breast reconstruction? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-017-1389-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cook LJ, Kovacs T. Novel devices for implant-based breast reconstruction: is the use of meshes to support the lower pole justified in terms of benefits? A review of the evidence. Ecancermedicalscience 2018; 12:796. [PMID: 29434662 PMCID: PMC5804716 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2018.796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The use of novel devices such as acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) to support the lower pole in implant-based breast reconstructions (IBBRs) has been described as one of the most important advances in breast reconstructive surgery following mastectomy. However, the majority of outcomes studies focus primarily on providing evidence for the rates of short-term complications associated with their use, as opposed to their reported benefits. Given the high costs associated with using ADMs, together with an increasing number of alternative, cheaper synthetic products entering the market, it is important to clarify whether their use is actually justified and whether the alternative products offer equivalent or superior outcomes. The purpose of this article is to present a comprehensive and updated review of the evidence for the benefits of using different products for lower pole support (LPS) in IBBR compared to reconstructions without. A secondary aim was to determine if there is any evidence to support the use of one product over another.
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London SE11 4TX, UK
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Acellular Dermal Matrix in Immediate Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Multicenter Assessment of Risks and Benefits. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 140:1091-1100. [PMID: 28806288 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acellular dermal matrix has gained widespread acceptance in immediate expander/implant reconstruction because of perceived benefits, including improved expansion dynamics and superior aesthetic results. Although previous investigators have evaluated its risks, few studies have assessed the impact of acellular dermal matrix on other outcomes, including patient-reported measures. METHODS The Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium Study used a prospective cohort design to evaluate patients undergoing postmastectomy reconstruction from 10 centers and 58 participating surgeons between 2012 and 2015. The analysis focused on women undergoing immediate tissue expander reconstruction following mastectomies for cancer treatment or prophylaxis. Medical records and patient-reported outcome data, using the BREAST-Q and Numeric Pain Rating Scale instruments, were reviewed. Bivariate analyses and mixed-effects regression models were applied. RESULTS A total of 1297 patients were evaluated, including 655 (50.5 percent) with acellular dermal matrix and 642 (49.5 percent) without acellular dermal matrix. Controlling for demographic and clinical covariates, no significant differences were seen between acellular dermal matrix and non-acellular dermal matrix cohorts in overall complications (OR, 1.21; p = 0.263), major complications (OR, 1.43; p = 0.052), wound infections (OR, 1.49; p = 0.118), or reconstructive failures (OR, 1.55; p = 0.089) at 2 years after reconstruction. There were also no significant differences between the cohorts in the time to expander/implant exchange (p = 0.78). No significant differences were observed in patient-reported outcome scores, including satisfaction with breasts, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, physical well-being, and postoperative pain. CONCLUSIONS In this multicenter, prospective analysis, the authors found no significant acellular dermal matrix effects on complications, time to exchange, or patient-reported outcome in immediate expander/implant breast reconstruction. Further studies are needed to develop criteria for more selective use of acellular dermal matrix in these patients. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, II.
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Mylvaganam S, Conroy E, Williamson PR, Barnes NLP, Cutress RI, Gardiner MD, Jain A, Skillman JM, Thrush S, Whisker LJ, Blazeby JM, Potter S, Holcombe C. Variation in the provision and practice of implant-based breast reconstruction in the UK: Results from the iBRA national practice questionnaire. Breast 2017; 35:182-190. [PMID: 28768227 PMCID: PMC5590633 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2017.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction The introduction of biological and synthetic meshes has revolutionised the practice of implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) but evidence for effectiveness is lacking. The iBRA (implant Breast Reconstruction evAluation) study is a national trainee-led project that aims to explore the practice and outcomes of IBBR to inform the design of a future trial. We report the results of the iBRA National Practice Questionnaire (NPQ) which aimed to comprehensively describe the provision and practice of IBBR across the UK. Methods A questionnaire investigating local practice and service provision of IBBR developed by the iBRA Steering Group was completed by trainee and consultant leads at breast and plastic surgical units across the UK. Summary data for each survey item were calculated and variation between centres and overall provision of care examined. Results 81 units within 79 NHS-hospitals completed the questionnaire. Units offered a range of reconstructive techniques, with IBBR accounting for 70% (IQR:50–80%) of participating units' immediate procedures. Units on average were staffed by 2.5 breast surgeons (IQR:2.0–3.0) and 2.0 plastic surgeons (IQR:1.0–3.0) performing 35 IBBR cases per year (IQR:20-50). Variation was demonstrated in the provision of novel different techniques for IBBR especially the use of biological (n = 62) and synthetic (n = 25) meshes and in patient selection for these procedures. Conclusions The iBRA-NPQ has demonstrated marked variation in the provision and practice of IBBR in the UK. The prospective audit phase of the iBRA study will determine the safety and effectiveness of different approaches to IBBR and allow evidence-based best practice to be explored. Implant breast reconstruction (IBBR) and the range of techniques is poorly evidence based. We aimed to explore the current practice of IBBR in the UK to inform the design of a future definitive study. Significant variation was demonstrated in the availability of techniques and patient selection for IBBR. There is a need for well-designed studies to establish best practice and improve outcomes for patients considering IBBR.
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- Senthurun Mylvaganam
- New Cross Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Wednesfield Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Centre (CTRC), North West Hub for Trials Methodology/University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Centre (CTRC), North West Hub for Trials Methodology/University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK
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- Breast Unit, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Breast Unit, University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Cancer Sciences Unit, University of Southampton, Somers Cancer Research Building, University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK; Department of Plastic Surgery, Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK; Department of Plastic Surgery, Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK
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- Breast Unit, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD, UK
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- Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, 39 Whatley Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Surgical Research, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, 39 Whatley Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK; Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, UK.
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- Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, UK
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James J, Corrigan B, Saunders C. Pre-hydrated sterile acellular dermal matrix allograft in breast reconstruction: review of a single unit's experience. ANZ J Surg 2017; 88:369-373. [PMID: 28727237 DOI: 10.1111/ans.13857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The acellular dermal matrix (Flex HD) (FHD) became available for use in Western Australia in 2014 to aid prosthetic breast reconstruction and this descriptive study aims to review and discuss a single institution's experience since its introduction. METHODS By retrospective case note, review data were collected for all patients who underwent prosthetic breast reconstruction with the aid of FHD between January 2014 and August 2015 in our institution. Data on basic demographic parameters, risk factors, surgery-related factors, post-operative factors and follow-up information were collected. All complications were recorded and described in detail. RESULTS FHD was used in 42 breast reconstructions in 26 patients. Procedure-related complications were seen in 26% (n = 11) of cases. A major complication requiring return to theatre was seen in 11% (n = 5) of cases. Cellulitis of the reconstructed breast (red breast syndrome) was seen in 16.67% (n = 7) cases. Overall implant loss was 2.4% (n = 1). Of the six possible risk factors for any complication, only current smoking was found to increase the risk of complications (odds ratio = 9.667, 95% confidence interval = 1.429-65.377). CONCLUSION FHD is associated with a relatively high overall complication rate. Use of this optional expensive material has to be carefully selected balancing its perceived advantages against this possible risk. The red breast syndrome merits further studies considering its frequent occurrence with FHD use.
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- Justin James
- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Surgery, The University of Western Australia, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Gómez-García F, Ruano J, Aguilar-Luque M, Gay-Mimbrera J, Maestre-Lopez B, Sanz-Cabanillas J, Carmona-Fernández P, González-Padilla M, Vélez García-Nieto A, Isla-Tejera B. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on psoriasis: role of funding sources, conflict of interest and bibliometric indices as predictors of methodological quality. Br J Dermatol 2017; 176:1633-1644. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- F. Gómez-García
- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Menendez Pidal Ave 14004 Córdoba Spain
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Menendez Pidal Ave 14004 Córdoba Spain
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
- School of Medicine; Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Menendez Pidal Ave 14004 Córdoba Spain
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Menendez Pidal Ave 14004 Córdoba Spain
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Menendez Pidal Ave 14004 Córdoba Spain
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC)/Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía/Universidad de Córdoba; Córdoba Spain
- Department of Pharmacy; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Menendez Pidal Ave 14004 Córdoba Spain
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Methodological overview of systematic reviews to establish the evidence base for emergency general surgery. Br J Surg 2017; 104:513-524. [PMID: 28295254 PMCID: PMC5363346 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Revised: 08/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The evidence for treatment decision-making in emergency general surgery has not been summarized previously. The aim of this overview was to review the quantity and quality of systematic review evidence for the most common emergency surgical conditions. METHODS Systematic reviews of the most common conditions requiring unplanned admission and treatment managed by general surgeons were eligible for inclusion. The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination databases were searched to April 2014. The number and type (randomized or non-randomized) of included studies and patients were extracted and summarized. The total number of unique studies was recorded for each condition. The nature of the interventions (surgical, non-surgical invasive or non-invasive) was documented. The quality of reviews was assessed using the AMSTAR checklist. RESULTS The 106 included reviews focused mainly on bowel conditions (42), appendicitis (40) and gallstone disease (17). Fifty-one (48·1 per cent) included RCTs alone, 79 (74·5 per cent) included at least one RCT and 25 (23·6 per cent) summarized non-randomized evidence alone. Reviews included 727 unique studies, of which 30·3 per cent were RCTs. Sixty-five reviews compared different types of surgical intervention and 27 summarized trials of surgical versus non-surgical interventions. Fifty-seven reviews (53·8 per cent) were rated as low risk of bias. CONCLUSION This overview of reviews highlights the need for more and better research in this field.
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Wade RG, Razzano S, Sassoon EM, Haywood RM, Ali RS, Figus A. Complications in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study Comparing Unilateral Versus Bilateral Reconstructions. Ann Surg Oncol 2017; 24:1465-1474. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-017-5807-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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