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Tian Y, Birks S, Kemp S, Lee JC, Weymouth M, Serpell J, Walker M. Patterns of breast reconstruction and the influence of a surgical multidisciplinary clinic. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:163-168. [PMID: 38071497 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Of the 40% of breast cancer patients who have a mastectomy as part of their surgical treatment, only approximately 29% have a breast reconstruction. In 2016, Alfred Health established a multidisciplinary surgical clinic with breast and plastic surgeons, aiming to improve interdisciplinary collaboration. This study aimed to assess the provision of breast reconstruction at an Australian tertiary public hospital and examine whether the multidisciplinary surgical clinic have improved our reconstructive service provision. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent mastectomy at Alfred Health between October 2011 and September 2021 was conducted. Patients were divided into before and after groups, treated during the 5-year period before and after establishing the multidisciplinary clinic respectively. Demographic data, operative details, histopathology, and treatments were compared. RESULTS Over the 10-year period, 423 mastectomies were performed for 351 patients. Of those, 153 patients underwent breast reconstruction, providing an overall reconstruction rate of 43.6%. There was a statistically significant increase in the breast reconstruction rate from 36.5% before to 53.4% after the creation of the multidisciplinary surgical clinic. Patient factors such as age and tumour receptor status did not differ significantly between the groups. CONCLUSION The establishment of a surgical multidisciplinary clinic has led to a statistically significant increase in the rate of breast reconstruction from 36.5% to 53.4%, leading to improved healthcare provision for our patients. Factors identified to be associated with increased uptake in the reconstruction service include younger age and node negative disease.
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- Yuan Tian
- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of General Surgery, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of General Surgery, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of General Surgery, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Armanios AS, Nyandoro MG, Jayachitra N, Hamza S. Novel single-centre experience - evaluation of outcomes post-implementation of a coordinated combined breast reconstruction service. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:156-162. [PMID: 37985578 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous breast reconstruction services are logistically complex and challenging to implement but have better outcomes than implants. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing a coordinated, low-cost combined breast reconstruction service (0.8 FTE nurse liaison, 0.25 FTE plastic surgeon, two dedicated breast surgeons 0.05 FTE each and protected weekly all-day oncoplastic theatre) on unit productivity and efficiency in reducing wait times for immediate autologous breast reconstruction. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted on all patients who underwent immediate autologous breast reconstruction at Fiona Stanley Hospital between two study periods, pre-intervention - February 2016 to June 2019 and post-intervention - November 2022. Data were analysed using SPSS v.27. RESULTS One hundred twenty-seven participants were included, with 49% (n = 62) in the post-intervention group. Most procedures performed were therapeutic (n = 108, 85%). DIEP was the most common flap (84%), and the mean BMI was 26.9 (SD ± 4.2). There was a statistically significant increase in the number of high-risk gene carriers' prophylactic cases and bilateral cases performed post-intervention (5% to 26%, P = 0.001) and (29% to 55%, P = 0.003), respectively. Time to surgery on the waitlist did not significantly change after the intervention (therapeutic group: 3.1 to 3.5 weeks, P = 0.821; prophylactic group: 55.0 to 61.1 weeks, P = 1.000). Overall, there was a marked increase in the overall productivity of the breast service unit in terms of mastectomies, total reconstructions, and autologous reconstructions performed. CONCLUSIONS This single-centre experience showed that implementing a coordinated service significantly increased the unit's productivity. This low-cost intervention can be applied to other healthcare settings.
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- Alexander S Armanios
- Breast Surgery Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Dayaratna N, Nguyen CL, Spillane A, Mak C, Warrier SK, Dusseldorp JR. Trends and variations in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction rates in Australia over 10 years. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:242-250. [PMID: 36651629 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Offering breast reconstruction (BR) at the time of mastectomy is standard of care in Australia with proven quality-of-life benefits. Previously BR rates in Australia have been low compared to similar countries. Accurate up-to-date information is needed to promote equity in access to BR and inform future planning of services. This study analysed recent trends and variations of BR uptake in Australia. METHOD Data from the BreastSurgANZ Quality Audit (BQA) were used to identify patients who underwent mastectomy with or without reconstruction for invasive or in situ breast carcinoma from 2010 to 2019. The association between BR uptake and the variables of jurisdiction (state or territory), age, hospital type and remoteness, and remoteness of patients' home addresses were analysed. RESULTS A total 41 880 women underwent mastectomy between 2010 to 2019. The national BR rate steadily increased from 12.8% in 2010 to 29% in 2019, with a 10-year national average of 21.3%. Statistically significant differences in BR uptake (P < 0.001) were found between states with higher rates in New South Wales and Victoria, with BR more likely in private hospitals and in younger women (P < 0.001), and less likely in remote areas (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The Australian BR rate has increased over the 10-year period, but significant variation still exists between states. BR is lower in older women and those living in regional and remote areas. While the steady increase in BR uptake is encouraging, barriers that exist to equitable provision of reconstructive surgical services for all women living with breast cancer still need to be corrected.
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- Nirmal Dayaratna
- Department of Breast Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Northern Clinical School, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Melanoma Institute Australia, The Poche Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Mater Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Plastic Surgery, Concord Repatriation Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ho D, Chan E, Izwan S, Ng J, Teng R, Swindon D, Chang J. Uptake of breast reconstruction following mastectomy: a Gold Coast experience. ANZ J Surg 2022; 92:3011-3016. [PMID: 35426189 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The breast reconstruction (BR) rate for women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer management is 18% in Australia. The Australian Access to Breast Reconstruction Collaborative Group recommends that all women should have access to BR. This study presents BR uptake and outcomes from a breast surgical unit. METHODS A retrospective observational study identified women who had curative mastectomy for breast cancer between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2021. Patient factors and surgical complications were compared between BR and no BR (NBR) patients. RESULTS Out of 929 women who had a curative mastectomy, 34% underwent reconstruction. Of this, 89% were immediate, and 11% were delayed. Reconstruction increased from 27% (2016) to 35% (2021). During this time, 588 women had a discussion for BR documented at their initial consultation, 58 after initial surgery and 283 were not documented. The rate of discussion prior to mastectomy increased from 38% to 74%. Women who had BR were more likely to be younger, premenopausal and less likely to be diabetic. Complications requiring return to theatre were higher in reconstructed women (13% vs. 7%). Overall, infected seroma, cellulitis requiring intravenous antibiotics and haematoma requiring drainage were comparable between both groups. CONCLUSION Our unit achieved a reconstruction rate of 34%, which is higher than national and international averages. Open discussion of reconstruction is crucial for women to make an informed decision. Further prospective studies exploring barriers to timely reconstruction will improve uptake of BR surgery and allow prioritization of BR services in Australia.
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- Debbie Ho
- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University Queensland Australia
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- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University Queensland Australia
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- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University Queensland Australia
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- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Bond University Queensland Australia
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- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University Queensland Australia
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- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University Queensland Australia
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- Department of Breast and General Surgery, Robina Hospital Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Queensland Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Bond University Queensland Australia
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Dempsey K, Brennan ME, Spillane A. Inaugural roundtable on breast reconstruction practice in Australia: background, process and recommendations. AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.34239/ajops.v5n1.287] [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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Recommendations from the inaugural roundtable on breast reconstruction held on 9 October 2019 in Queensland, Australia, for improved decision-making and increased funding to support wider, timely access to breast reconstruction.
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Metz G, Snook K, Sood S, Baron-Hay S, Spillane A, Lamoury G, Carroll S. Breast Radiotherapy after Oncoplastic Surgery—A Multidisciplinary Approach. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071685. [PMID: 35406457 PMCID: PMC8996843 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary This article aims to review and summarize the current evidence for the role of oncoplastic breast surgery and the implications this may have on other therapies, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Abstract Oncoplastic breast surgery encompasses a range of techniques used to provide equitable oncological outcomes compared with standard breast surgery while, simultaneously, prioritizing aesthetic outcomes. While the outcomes of oncoplastic breast surgery are promising, it can add an extra complexity to the treatment paradigm of breast cancer and impact on decision-making surrounding adjuvant therapies, like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As such, early discussions at the multidisciplinary team meeting with surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists present, should be encouraged to facilitate best patient care.
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- Gabrielle Metz
- Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (S.S.); (S.B.-H.); (G.L.); (S.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (K.S.); (A.S.)
- Breast and Surgical Oncology, The Poche Centre, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
- The Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
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- Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (S.S.); (S.B.-H.); (G.L.); (S.C.)
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (K.S.); (A.S.)
- Breast and Surgical Oncology, The Poche Centre, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
- The Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
- Breast and Melanoma Surgery Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
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- Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (S.S.); (S.B.-H.); (G.L.); (S.C.)
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (K.S.); (A.S.)
- Breast and Surgical Oncology, The Poche Centre, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
- The Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
- Breast and Melanoma Surgery Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
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- Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (S.S.); (S.B.-H.); (G.L.); (S.C.)
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (K.S.); (A.S.)
- The Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
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- Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (S.S.); (S.B.-H.); (G.L.); (S.C.)
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (K.S.); (A.S.)
- The Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia
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Youl P, Philpot S, Moore J, Theile DE. Population-based picture of breast reconstruction in Queensland, Australia. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:695-700. [PMID: 33724641 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 40% of women with invasive breast cancer will undergo a mastectomy. Clinical practice guidelines recommend breast reconstruction (BR) options should be discussed with all women who are to undergo a mastectomy. We sought to examine rates of BR, BR methods over time and to identify factors associated with the likelihood of receiving BR in Queensland. METHODS This population-based study used linked data from the Queensland Oncology Repository for 12 364 women who underwent a mastectomy for invasive breast cancer from 2008 to 2017. Multivariate logistic regression was used to model predictors of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) and delayed breast reconstruction (DBR). RESULTS Overall, 2560 (20.7%) women had BR, with 9.8% having IBR and 10.9% having DBR. Factors associated with a reduced likelihood of IBR or DBR included older age (P < 0.001), living in a regional/rural area (P < 0.001) and having a mastectomy in a public versus private hospital (P < 0.001). Median time from mastectomy to DBR was 18.4 and 29.2 months for women attending a private versus public hospital, respectively (P < 0.001). Use of implant-based BR increased significantly with a corresponding decrease in autologous BR over time. CONCLUSIONS Significant disparities exist in rates of BR between public and private hospitals. Women living in regional and rural areas as well as those aged over 60 years continue to have lower rates of BR. Addressing the health system barriers and developing strategies to improve access to, and uptake of BR should be a priority.
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- Philippa Youl
- Cancer Alliance Queensland, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Cancer Alliance Queensland, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Cancer Alliance Queensland, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Cancer Alliance Queensland, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Translational Research Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Karimi N, Descallar J, Girgis A, Soon PS. Breast reconstruction in South Western Sydney. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:2340-2345. [PMID: 33021080 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16298] [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: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The rates of breast reconstruction in Australian patients of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are currently unknown. This retrospective study determined the rate of breast reconstruction in women who had mastectomy as treatment for breast cancer at public hospitals in South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) - a culturally diverse health district in New South Wales, Australia - and compared the rate of reconstruction in the CALD and non-CALD populations. METHODS The demographic and clinical data of all female patients who had mastectomy with or without reconstruction for treatment of breast cancer at the five public hospitals in SWSLHD between January 2006 and December 2015 were obtained from the clinical information department of each hospital and from electronic medical records. RESULTS The average rate of reconstruction in SWSLHD was 9.4% for 2006-2015. Although the reconstruction rate was higher among English-speaking women (9.9%) compared to women from a CALD background (8.6%), the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.57). The type (autologous versus implant) and timing (immediate versus delayed) of reconstruction did not differ between groups (P = 0.19 and P = 0.22, respectively). The Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage was not significantly associated with reconstruction (P = 0.74). However, younger patients were more likely to have reconstruction (P < 0.0001) and patients with adjuvant therapy were more likely to have a delayed reconstruction (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION This study found a low breast reconstruction rate in public hospitals in SWSLHD. The reconstruction rate did not differ between CALD or English-speaking patients, or between patients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
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- Neda Karimi
- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Surgery, Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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McCamley C, Mills C, Chow Y, Ross D, Fox J. Determinants influencing immediate breast reconstruction in an Australian tertiary public hospital. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:2334-2339. [PMID: 33021039 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16335] [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: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Australia, the rate of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) following breast cancer surgery is highly variable. This study aimed to identify the rate of IBR within an Australian public tertiary breast oncology referral centre and analyse the tumour and demographic factors that impact upon IBR uptake. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of 288 admissions of women requiring mastectomy between January 2012 and March 2015 was performed. Data collected included demographic data, tumour pathology, operative details and neoadjuvant therapy. Demographic data included a Socioeconomic Index for Area score, based on individual residential postcode, country of birth and need for an interpreter. RESULTS Our study demonstrated an IBR rate of 41.3% and included a wide variety of reconstructions. Factors that increased the IBR rate included younger age and negative lymph node status. Our patient population was ethnically and linguistically diverse, with over 50 different countries of birth represented and with 53 patients requiring interpreters in 19 different languages. Our analysis shows that the requirement for an interpreter is negatively correlated with having an IBR. CONCLUSIONS Our research demonstrates a high rate of IBR that includes a wide range of autologous and alloplastic reconstructions. Our study represents a unique opportunity to identify socioeconomic barriers that influence patient choice for reconstruction following mastectomy. This can lead to improved health care provision for our patients. This is particularly important in tertiary services with a strong multicultural and multi-linguistic population.
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- Chere McCamley
- Breast Service, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, West Gippsland Healthcare Group, Warragul, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Breast Services, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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O'Neill AC. Achieving consistent and equitable access to post mastectomy breast reconstruction. Gland Surg 2020; 9:1082-1085. [PMID: 32953621 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.02.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Anne C O'Neill
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Flitcroft K, Mathieu E, Turner L. Provision of breast reconstruction services in Australia: the case for change. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:1546-1547. [PMID: 32924300 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Kathy Flitcroft
- Breast and Surgical Oncology at The Poche Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The University of Sydney, Northern Clinical School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Public Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Reclaim Your Curves, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Pennington DG. Implant-based breast reconstruction: new concerns. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:644. [PMID: 32339418 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Flitcroft K, Brennan M, Salindera S, Spillane A. Increasing access to breast reconstruction for women living in underserved non-metropolitan areas of Australia. Support Care Cancer 2019; 28:2843-2856. [PMID: 31729569 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05130-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The potential quality of life benefits of breast reconstruction (BR) for women who have undergone mastectomy for breast cancer have long been recognised. While many women will not want to have BR, international best-practice guidance mandates that all should be given the choice. The aim of this article is to highlight potential policies to support patients' informed discussion of BR options and to improve access to BR for women living in underserved locations. METHODS Ninety semi-structured interviews were conducted from May 2015 to May 2017 with a convenience sample of 31 breast reconstructive surgeons, 37 breast cancer health professionals and a purposive sample of 22 women who underwent mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment. Breast, plastic reconstructive surgeons and health professionals based in major cities also provided information about how they cared for patients from more remote areas. RESULTS Analysis of interview data revealed a range of barriers that were grouped into four major categories describing issues for women living outside major cities: population characteristics associated with lower socioeconomic status; locational barriers including limited health services resources and distance; administrative barriers such as hospital policies and inadequate support for women who need to travel; and surgical workforce recruitment barriers. CONCLUSIONS Suggestions for potential solutions included the following: greater geographical centralisation of BR services within major cities; the creation of designated breast centres with minimum caseload requirements similar to the UK's system; and a buddy system, whereby smaller hospitals network with multidisciplinary teams based in larger hospitals.
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- Kathy Flitcroft
- Breast & Surgical Oncology at The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia. .,Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- Breast & Surgical Oncology at The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Breast & Surgical Oncology at The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia.,Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Breast & Surgical Oncology at The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,The Mater Hospital, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia.,Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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Bennett IC. Immediate breast reconstruction: are we providing an acceptable standard of care? ANZ J Surg 2019; 89:1183-1184. [PMID: 31621163 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Ian C Bennett
- Department of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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