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Promny T, Huberth P, Müller-Seubert W, Promny D, Cai A, Horch RE, Arkudas A. The Impact of Technical Innovations and Donor-Site Mesh Repair on Autologous Abdominal-Based Breast Reconstruction-A Retrospective Analysis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2165. [PMID: 38673438 PMCID: PMC11050223 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082165] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: The aim of this study was to examine the potential benefit that may be achieved through the introduction of technical innovations and the incorporation of mesh for fascial donor site closure in uni- and bilateral autologous breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue. Methods: A retrospective single-center review of all breast reconstructions with a DIEP or MS-TRAM flap between January 2004 and December 2019 was performed. Donor and recipient site complications and operation times were evaluated before and after the implementation of coupler anastomoses, preoperative computed tomography angiography (CTA), indocyanine green (ICG) angiography, and the inclusion of mesh in donor site repair. Results: A total of 396 patients were included, accounting for 447 flaps. Operation time was significantly shorter in unilateral reconstructions after the implementation of CTA (p < 0.0001). ICG angiography significantly reduced the rates of partial flap loss (p = 0.02) and wound healing disorders (p = 0.02). For unilateral reconstructions, abdominal bulging or hernia was observed more often in MS1-TRAM flaps without synthetic mesh repair (p = 0.001), whereas conservatively treated seroma developed more frequently after mesh implantation (p = 0.03). Conclusions: Recent technological advancements developed over the past few decades have made a substantial impact on decreasing surgical duration and enhancing procedure safety.
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- Theresa Promny
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery and Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (P.H.); (W.M.-S.); (D.P.); (A.C.); (R.E.H.); (A.A.)
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Qin N, Black GG, Chen Y, Wang ML, Huang H, Otterburn DM. Impact of Comorbidities on Sensory Return After Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2024; 92:S185-S190. [PMID: 38556671 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003907] [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: 04/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Breast anesthesia after mastectomy and reconstruction has been an ongoing concern with few improvements made in recent years. At present, there is a lack of studies evaluating the impact of comorbidities on sensation restoration. Identifying risk factors (RF) will be helpful with preoperative counseling. METHODS This was a prospective study on patients who underwent mastectomy and immediate implant-based or neurotized deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap-based reconstruction. Neurosensory testing was performed at predefined time points using a pressure specified device. Patients were stratified based on reconstruction type and comorbidities, including obesity (≥30 kg/m2), age (>55 years), hypertension, alcohol use, and smoking status. Sensory comparisons among the comorbidity groups were conducted using unpaired 2-sample t tests. RESULTS A total of 239 patients were included in this study with 109 patients in the implant cohort and 131 patients in the DIEP cohort. One patient underwent bilateral reconstruction using both reconstructive modalities. Preoperatively, age older than 55 years was identified as an RF for reduced breast sensation in the implant cohort (difference in threshold, 10.7 g/mm2), whereas obesity was identified as an RF in the DIEP cohort (difference in threshold, 8 g/mm2). During the first 2 years postreconstruction, age older than 55 years and tobacco use history were found to be negatively correlated with breast sensation for both cohorts. With DIEP reconstruction specifically, obesity was identified as an additional RF during the early postoperative period. Of note, none of the comorbidities were found to be long-term RFs for reduced breast sensitivity. All breast sensation levels returned to comparable levels across all comorbidities by 4 years postreconstruction. CONCLUSIONS Currently, various comorbidities have been recognized as RFs for several postoperative complications including extended postoperative stay, necrosis, infection, and reoperation. However, our findings suggest that, although age, smoking history, and obesity showed transient associations with reduced breast sensation during the initial years postreconstruction, they play no role in the long-term potential of sensory nerve regeneration.
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- Nancy Qin
- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Berkane Y, Oubari H, van Dieren L, Charlès L, Lupon E, McCarthy M, Cetrulo CL, Bertheuil N, Uygun BE, Smadja DM, Lellouch AG. Tissue engineering strategies for breast reconstruction: a literature review of current advances and future directions. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2024; 12:15. [PMID: 38304901 PMCID: PMC10777243 DOI: 10.21037/atm-23-1724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Background and Objective Mastectomy is a primary treatment for breast cancer patients, and both autologous and implant-based reconstructive techniques have shown excellent results. In recent years, advancements in bioengineering have led to a proliferation of innovative approaches to breast reconstruction. This article comprehensively explores the promising perspectives offered by bioengineering and tissue engineering in the field of breast reconstruction. Methods A literature review was conducted between April and June 2023 on PubMed and Google Scholar Databases. All English and French articles related to bioengineering applied to the field of breast reconstruction were included. We used the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association (EBVM) Toolkit 14 checklist for narrative reviews as a quality assurance measure and the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles (SANRA) tool to self-assess our methodology. Key Content and Findings Over 130 references related to breast bioengineering were included. The analysis revealed four key applications: enhancing the quality of the skin envelope, improving the viability of fat grafting, creating breast shape and volume via bio-printing, and optimizing nipple reconstruction through engineering techniques. The primary identified approaches revolved around establishing structural support and enhancing cellular viability. Structural techniques predominantly involved the implementation of 3D printed, decellularized, or biocompatible material scaffolds. Meanwhile, promoting cellular content trophicity primarily focused on harnessing the regenerative potential of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and increasing the tissue's survivability and cell trophicity. Conclusions Tissue and bioengineering hold immense promise in the field of breast reconstruction, offering a diverse array of approaches. By combining existing techniques with novel advancements, they have the potential to significantly enhance the therapeutic options available to plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
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- Yanis Berkane
- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, CHU Rennes, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche UMR 1236 Suivi Immunologique des Thérapeutiques Innovantes, INSERM and University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Grenoble University Hospital Center, Grenoble, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pasteur 2 Hospital, University Côte d’Azur, Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
- Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, CHU Rennes, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche UMR 1236 Suivi Immunologique des Thérapeutiques Innovantes, INSERM and University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
- Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Unité Mixte de Recherche UMR-S 1140 Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM and University of Paris, Paris, France
- Department of Hematology, European Georges Pompidou Hospital, Paris, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA, USA
- Unité Mixte de Recherche UMR-S 1140 Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, INSERM and University of Paris, Paris, France
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