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Bastos R, Silva SA. Adipose perforator flaps without skin donor site: "in between" single scar approach for reconstruction of small peripheral breast defects after lumpectomy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2024; 91:363-371. [PMID: 38447506 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
Abstract
In breast conserving surgery, the reconstruction of defects in small breasts where volume displacement techniques are not feasible can be challenging. In contrast, patients with bigger breasts may not wish to undergo major breast remodeling surgery or breast symmetrization procedures. In such cases, volume replacement techniques can be beneficial, but these leave additional scars and are time consuming. The authors propose an "in between" single scar approach to perform both lumpectomy and reconstruction of small peripheral breast tumors. This approach reduces morbidity and operating time compared with standard volume replacement techniques. The tumors are resected from below, guided by wire, using an incision in the lateral breast crease or inframammary fold, depending on their location. The same incision is used to raise an adipose or adipofascial flap based on perimammary perforators, lateral thoracic artery perforator flap (LTAP), lateral intercostal artery perforator flap (LICAP), or anterior intercostal artery perforator flaps (AICAP) flaps, without skin donor site. Between March and November 2022, eight patients underwent this procedure. In four cases LICAP flap was used; in three-AICAP flap was chosen; and in one-LTAP perforator flap was used. Clear surgical margins were achieved in all cases. The average follow-up time was 9.9 months, during which no local recurrences were detected. All flaps survived. Two patients experienced seromas at the donor site, and an organized hematoma was also reported. This approach represents a viable alternative to volume displacement techniques or no reconstruction for small peripheral lumpectomy defects.
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- R Bastos
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Avenida Lusíada, 100, 1500-650 Lisboa, and Breast Unit, Hospital de Beatriz Ângelo, Avenida Carlos Teixeira, 3, 2674-514 Loures, Portugal.
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- Breast Unit and Surgery Department, Hospital de Beatriz Ângelo, Hospital da Luz Torres de Lisboa, Rua Tomás da Fonseca, Edifícios B, D, E F, 1600-209 Lisboa, Portugal
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Russell Pinto T, Mora H, Peleteiro B, Magalhães A, Gonçalves D, Fougo JL. Chest wall perforator flaps for partial breast reconstruction after conservative surgery: Prospective analysis of safety and reliability. Surg Oncol 2023; 51:102015. [PMID: 38016381 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2023.102015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Breast-conserving surgery associated with adjuvant radiotherapy is the state of the art in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Oncoplastic surgery through dermo-adipose flaps based in perforating arteries (muscle sparing flaps) for partial reconstruction is increasingly used as a good option for avoiding musculocutaneous flaps. In this study we evaluate the outcomes of the use of chest wall perforator flaps in the replacement of partial breast volume. METHODS A prospective cohort study of female patients that underwent a conservative oncoplastic surgery procedure with partial breast reconstruction using a dermo-adipose flap of perforating arteries of the chest wall was conducted between November 2020 and March 2022 at our centre. Primary outcomes were surgical morbidity, positive margins and reoperation rates. Characteristics associated with the occurrence of complications were further identified. RESULTS Forty-five patients underwent the procedure of interest during the study period. The mean age was 55 years. The median larger dimension of the tumor was 23 mm. Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP), lateral thoracic artery perforator (LTAP), a combined flap and Anterior Intercostal Artery Perforator/Medial Intercostal Artery Perforator (AICAP)/(MICAP) were performed in 22, 16, 2 and 5 patients, respectively. The mean operative time was 126 min. A total of 9 (20.0%) patients required a reoperation after definitive diagnosis, 4 due to positive margins and 5 due to immediate/early surgical morbidity. CONCLUSIONS Local perforator flaps in oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery are a good option for immediate reconstruction after conservative surgery, showing low morbidity and favourable outcomes.
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal; Breast Center, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal; Breast Center, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, Portugal; EPI Unit, Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Portugal; Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Breast Center, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal; Breast Center, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, Portugal
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Agrawal A, Romics L, Thekkinkattil D, Soliman M, Kaushik M, Barmpounakis P, Mortimer C, Courtney CA, Goyal A, Garreffa E, Carmichael A, Lane RA, Rutherford C, Kim B, Achuthan R, Pitsinis V, Goh S, Ray B, Grover K, Vidya R, Murphy J. 'PartBreCon' study. A UK multicentre retrospective cohort study to assess outcomes following PARTial BREast reCONstruction with chest wall perforator flaps. Breast 2023; 71:82-88. [PMID: 37544090 PMCID: PMC10430575 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2023.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Partial breast reconstruction with a pedicled chest wall perforator flap (CWPF) enables breast conservation in a higher tumour: breast volume ratio scenario. Since there is limited evidence, this retrospective cohort study aimed to ascertain immediate (30-days) and medium-term (follow-up duration) surgical outcomes. METHODS STROBE-compliant protocol ascertained CWPF outcomes between March 2011-March 2021. UK centres known to perform CWPF were invited to participate if they performed at least 10 cases. Data were retrospectively collected, including patient demographics, tumour and treatment characteristics, and surgical and oncological outcomes. Statistical analysis (R™) included multivariable logistic regression and sensitivity analysis. RESULTS Across 15 centres, 507 patients with median age (54 years, IQR; 48-62), body mass index (25.4 kg/m2, IQR; 22.5-29), tumour size (26 mm, IQR; 18-35), and specimen weight (62 g, IQR; 40-92) had following flap types: LiCAP (54.1%, n = 273), MiCAP/AiCAP (19.6%, n = 99), LiCAP + LTAP (19.8%, n = 100) and TDAP (2.2%, n = 11). 30-days complication rates were in 12%: haematoma (4.3%, n = 22), wound infection (4.3%, n = 22), delayed wound healing (2.8%, n = 14) and flap loss (0.6%, n = 3; 1 full) leading to readmissions (2.6%, n = 13) and re-operations (2.6%, n = 13). Positive margins (n = 88, 17.7%) led to 15.9% (n = 79) re-excisions, including 7.5% (n = 37) at the planned 2nd of 2-stage surgery and 1.8% (n = 9) mastectomy. At median 23 months (IQR; 11-39) follow-up, there were 1.2% (n = 6) symmetrisations; recurrences: local (1%), regional/nodal (0.6%) and distant (3.2%). CONCLUSIONS This large multicentre cohort study demonstrates acceptable complication and margin re-excision rates. CWPF extends the range of breast conservation techniques. Further studies are required for long-term oncological outcomes.
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- A Agrawal
- Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK.
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- New Victoria Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
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- Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK; Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
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- Department of Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece.
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- Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK.
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- University Hospital of Derby and Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, UK.
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- Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK.
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- St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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- St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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- Peterborough Hospital, Peterborough, UK.
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- Harrogate NHS Trust, Harrogate, UK.
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- Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK.
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- Manchester University Hospital, Manchester, UK.
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Terho A, Puhto T, Laru J, Uimari O, Ohtonen P, Rautio T, Koivurova S. Laparoscopically guided transversus abdominis plane block versus local wound analgesia in laparoscopic surgery for peritoneal endometriosis: study protocol for a prospective randomized controlled double-blinded LTAP-trial. Trials 2022; 23:55. [PMID: 35042563 PMCID: PMC8764771 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06004-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) performed by anesthesiologist has been shown to be an effective and safe analgesia method in abdominal surgery, reducing postoperative opioid consumption. Recently, there has been growing interest to insert TAP under laparoscopic vision (LTAP) by surgeon. LTAP has been used in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, but studies on LTAP in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery are sparse and inconsistent. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of LTAP and local wound analgesia in laparoscopic surgery due to suspected or diagnosed superficial peritoneal endometriosis. Methods The LTAP-trial is a prospective randomized controlled double-blinded study comparing the efficacy and safety of LTAP with local wound analgesia in laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. Patients are randomized to receive LTAP with levobupivacaine and wound infiltration with placebo or wound infiltration with levobupivacaine and LTAP with placebo. The primary outcome is postoperative opioid consumption measured by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Secondly, subjective postoperative pain up to 24 h postoperatively will be measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Additional outcome measures are factors related to recovery and length of stay in the hospital as well as a 6-month follow-up survey regarding pain (NRS) and endometriosis-related wellbeing (endometriosis-related health profile, EHP-30) after surgery. A total of 46 patients will be randomized in a proportion of 1:1. Discussion Patients with peritoneal endometriosis are often prone to severe postoperative pain that may prohibit their enhanced recovery after laparoscopy. Thus, there is a need for effective postoperative pain management with minimal side-effects. This study focusing on laparoscopically inserted transversus abdominis plane block may provide new insight in dealing with postoperative pain after laparoscopic endometriosis surgery as well as after other gynecologic surgery. Trial registration The LTAP-trial -protocol has been prospectively registered to ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT04735770. Registered on February 2021.
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- Anna Terho
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oulu University Hospital and PEDEGO Research Unit & Medical Research Center, University of Oulu, PL 23, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland.
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- Oulu University Hospital and Research unit of Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Oulu, PL 21, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oulu University Hospital and PEDEGO Research Unit & Medical Research Center, University of Oulu, PL 23, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oulu University Hospital and PEDEGO Research Unit & Medical Research Center, University of Oulu, PL 23, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland
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- Oulu University Hospital and Research unit of Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Oulu, PL 21, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland
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- Oulu University Hospital and Research unit of Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Oulu, PL 21, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oulu University Hospital and PEDEGO Research Unit & Medical Research Center, University of Oulu, PL 23, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland
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Orabi A, Youssef MMG, Manie TM, Shaalan M, Hashem T. Lateral chest wall perforator flaps in partial breast reconstruction. J Egypt Natl Canc Inst 2022; 34:2. [PMID: 35001182 PMCID: PMC8743083 DOI: 10.1186/s43046-021-00100-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast conserving surgery (BCS) has been a standard procedure for the treatment of breast cancer instead of mastectomy whenever possible. Lateral chest wall perforator flaps are one of the volume replacement techniques that participate in increasing the rate of BCS especially in small- to moderate-sized breasts with good cosmetic outcome. In this study, we tried to evaluate the outcome of those flaps as an oncoplastic procedure instead of the conventional flaps. METHODS This study included 26 patients who underwent partial mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using lateral chest wall perforator flaps in the period from October 2019 to November 2020. The operative time, techniques, and complications were recorded. The cosmetic outcome was assessed 3 months post-radiation therapy through a questionnaire and photographic assessment. RESULTS Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP), lateral thoracic artery perforator (LTAP) and combined flaps were performed in 24, 1, and 1 patients, respectively. The mean operative time was 129.6 ± 13.2 min. The flap length ranged from 10 to 20 cm and its width from 5 to 9 cm. Overall patients' satisfaction was observed to be 88.5% as either excellent or good and the photographic assessment was 96.2% as either excellent or good. CONCLUSIONS Lateral chest wall perforator flaps are reliable and safe option for partial breast reconstruction with an acceptable aesthetic outcome. In the era of oncoplastic breast surgery, they deserve to gain attention especially with the advantages of some modifications added to the classic technique.
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- Ahmed Orabi
- Surgical Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK.,Breast Surgery Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Breast Surgery Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Breast Surgery Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Breast Surgery Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Martellani L, Manara M, Renzi N, Papa G, Ramella V, Arnež Z. Use of licap and ltap flaps for breast reconstruction. Acta Chir Plast 2019; 60:4-8. [PMID: 30939877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Breast conserving surgery has been reserved for patients with favorable proportion between tumor dimensions and breast size. Introduction of local flaps from the lateral thoracic region has widened the indications for breast conserving surgery, by allowing surgeons to perform wider excisions, thus yet be able to ensure tumor-free surgical margins and a good aesthetic result. We have used lateral intercostal perforator flaps and flaps harvested on the lateral thoracic artery and lateral thoracic artery axial flap in patients with small breasts and an unfavorable tumor to breast size proportion. From May 2015 to October 2016, 19 patients with breast tumors have been treated with BCS and immediate volume replacement reconstruction by pedicle perforator flaps from the lateral thoracic region. In 15 patients lateral intercostal artery perforator flaps or lateral thoracic artery perforator flaps were used after quadrantectomy or wide local excision, in 3 patients as volume replacement after mastectomy and in 1 patient after mastectomy following previous augmentation mammoplasty. In all patients, good breast symmetry was achieved, with no major complications. Fibrosis of the flap and residual breast parenchyma, with volume reduction were noticed after postoperative radiotherapy in thin patients or flaps with little subcutaneous fat. Perforator flaps from the lateral thoracic region should become the gold standard for reconstructions after breast conserving surgery involving less than 20% of the breast volume or after mastectomy in patients with small breasts. The operating procedure is safe, quick and allows sparing of the latissimus dorsi muscle and thus minimal donor site morbidity, as well as an excellent aesthetic result.
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