Quality of life after immediate breast reconstruction and skin-sparing mastectomy – A comparison with patients undergoing breast conserving surgery

Background

Historically breast cancer surgery was associated with significant psychosocial morbidity and suboptimal cosmetic outcome. Recent emphasis on women’s quality of life following breast cancer treatment has drawn attention to the importance of aesthetic outcome and potential benefits of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). Our primary aim was to assess patient’s quality of life after IBR, compared to a matched group undergoing breast conservation. We also investigated the oncological safety and morbidity associated with immediate reconstruction.

Methods

A prospectively collected database of all breast cancer patients who underwent IBR at a tertiary referral breast unit was reviewed. Patients were reviewed clinically, and administered two validated quality of life questionnaires, at least one year after completing their treatment.

Results

255 patients underwent IBR following mastectomy over a 55 month period. Reconstruction with ipsilateral latissimus dorsi flap was most commonly performed (88%). After mean follow-up of 36 months, IBR patients’ quality of life was comparable to a group of age-matched women (n = 160) who underwent breast conserving surgery (p = 0.89). No patient experienced local recurrence (0%), distant metastases developed in 4.8% and disease related mortality was 2.2%. Post-operative morbidities included wound infection (11.8%), chronic pain (2.0%), capsular contracture (11%; 36% of whom had radiotherapy) and fat necrosis (14.1%). No patient experienced flap loss.

Conclusions

IBR is a highly acceptable form of treatment for women requiring mastectomy. With high rates of patient satisfaction, low associated morbidity, and proven oncological safety, it is an appropriate recommendation for all women requiring mastectomy.     

手术方式对乳腺癌患者不同阶段生活质量的影响

背景与目的：随着医学模式的转变,肿瘤患者术后生活质量(quality of life)已成为评价整体治疗的重要标准之一。本研究旨在探讨不同手术方式对乳腺癌患者治疗和康复各阶段的生活质量的影响。方法：对2012年4月—2013年4月在北京同仁医院肿瘤中心手术后复查以及首次接受手术的乳腺癌患者共207例进行生活质量评定,其中保留乳房的乳腺癌切除术61例,全乳切除即刻乳房重建术60例,乳腺癌改良根治术86例,通过配对设计方法,使用量表进行调查,并进行统计学分析。结果：围手术期时,接受保乳手术或全乳切除即刻乳房重建手术的患者与接受改良根治术的患者主要在生理、情感和焦虑、抑郁等不良情绪水平方面差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),而在生活质量方面差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后2年和术后5年,接受保乳手术或全乳切除即刻乳房重建手术的患者与接受改良根治术的患者在生活质量方面差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),而在生理、情感和焦虑、抑郁等不良情绪水平方面差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论：保留乳房的乳腺癌切除术和全乳切除即刻乳房重建手术较乳腺癌改良根治术可明显降低乳腺癌患者在围手术期焦虑、抑郁等不良情绪,并可不同程度提高患者的远期生活质量。     

The effect of being informed on receiving immediate breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients

Introduction

In previous research from the NABON breast cancer audit, observed hospital variation in immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) rates in the Netherlands could not be fully explained by tumour, patient, and hospital factors. The process of information provision and decision-making may also contribute to the observed variation; the objective of the current study was to give insight in the underlying decision-making process for IBR and to determine the effect of being informed about IBR on receiving IBR.

保留皮肤的青年乳腺癌改良根治术后即刻乳房再造与改良根治术的比较分析

目的:比较保留皮肤的乳腺癌改良根治术后即刻乳房再造与改良根治术对青年患者的疗效,并对乳房再造患者的预后因素进行分析。方法:回顾性分析柳州市人民医院2008年7 月至2014年6 月收治并行保留皮肤的乳腺癌改良根治术后即刻乳房再造组（60例）与改良根治术组（68例）的青年乳腺癌患者临床病理资料,比较两组间局部复发、无瘤生存及总生存,并分析年龄、肿瘤大小、是否保留乳头乳晕等因素对乳房再造患者生存的影响。结果:所有病例随访15～88个月,中位时间51个月。即刻乳房再造组局部复发3 例,远处转移8 例,死亡5 例,3 年无瘤生存率91.7% ,5 年无瘤生存率81.7% ,总生存率91.7%;改良根治术组局部复发2 例,远处转移9 例,死亡5 例,3 年无瘤生存率94.1 % ,5 年无瘤生存率83.8% ,总生存率92.6% ,两组比较均差异无统计学意义（均P > 0.05）。 即刻乳房再造组患者预后分析显示,淋巴结转移及雌孕激素受体阴性与无瘤生存率、总生存率相关（均P <0.05）。 结论:青年乳腺癌患者保留皮肤的改良根治术后即刻乳房再造组与改良根治术组在局部复发及远期生存方面无显著性差异,对于早期青年乳腺癌患者是安全的,保留乳头乳晕并未增加肿瘤复发风险,淋巴结转移及雌孕激素受体阴性是影响预后的主要因素。      

Breast cancer subtype approximations and loco-regional recurrence after immediate breast reconstruction

Background

A small but significant proportion of patients with breast cancer (BC) will develop loco-regional recurrence (LRR) after immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). The LRR also varies according to breast cancer subtypes and clinicopathological features.

Methods

We studied 1742 consecutive BC patients with IBR between 1997 and 2006. According to St Gallen conference consensus 2011, its BC approximations were applied to classify BC into five subtypes: estrogen receptor (ER) and/or progesterone receptor (PgR) positive, HER2 negative, and low Ki67 (<14%) [luminal A]; ER and/or PgR positive, HER2 negative and high Ki67(≥14%) [luminal B/HER2 negative]; ER and/or PgR positive, any Ki67 and HER2 positive [luminal B/HER2 positive]; ER negative, PgR negative and HER2 positive [HER2 positive/nonluminal]; and ER negative, PgR negative and HER2 negative [triple negative]. Cumulative incidences of LRR were compared across different subgroups by means of the Gray test. Multivariable Cox regression models were applied.

Results

Median follow up time was 74 months (range 3–165). The cumulative incidence of LRR was 5.5% (121 events). The 5-year cumulative incidence of LRR was 2.5% for luminal A; 5.0% for luminal B/HER2 negative; 9.8% for luminal B/HER2 positive; 3.8% for HER2 non luminal; and 10.9% for triple negative. On multivariable analysis, tumor size (pT) >2 cm, body mass index (BMI) ≥25, triple negative and luminal B/HER2 positive subtypes were associated with increased risk of LRR.

Conclusion

Luminal B/HER2 positive, triple negative subtypes and BMI ≥25 are independent prognostic factors for risk of LRR after IBR.     

The effect of immediate breast reconstruction with Becker-25 prosthesis on the preservation of proper body posture in patients after mastectomy

Purpose

This was a prospective study comparing coronal, sagittal and transverse plane body posture parameters in women after radical mastectomy and women after radical mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) for stage I and II breast cancer.

Methods

The three studied groups were one that underwent Madden’s radical mastectomy (n = 38), a second with skin sparing mastectomy with IBR with expander-prosthesis Becker-25 (n = 38), and the control (n = 38). All the women were examined to determine their body posture in the coronal, sagittal and transverse planes using three-dimensional (3D) body surface analysis before and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after surgery.

Results

There is a significant difference body posture in the coronal, sagittal and transverse planes between groups of patients after mastectomy with IBR comparing with patients after mastectomy alone. The women after radical mastectomy demonstrated the greatest postural changes in particular parameters of body posture in postsurgical months 18 and 24. The IBR group only demonstrated significant postural changes in one parameter, though as time after surgery increased, these changes decreased.

Conclusions

IBR after mastectomy has an impact on proper body posture. Photogrammetric examination revealed important body posture disturbances only in the radical mastectomy group. It gives useful information on body posture parameters in the evaluation of quality of life in breast cancer survivors. It appears that immediate breast reconstruction helps to preserve proper body posture after mastectomy.     

Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast. Long-term follow-up of health-related quality of life,emotional reactions and body image

Aims

To investigate and compare long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL), body image, and emotional reactions in women with ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast (DCIS) treated with different surgical methods.

Patients and Methods

A total of 162 women were included in the study (47 had mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), 51 sector resection alone and 64 sector resection and postoperative radiotherapy). All women included in the study were asked to complete three questionnaires 4–15 years after surgery: the SF-36 for HRQoL, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale, and the Body Image Scale (BIS). The response rate was 81%.

Results

Women in all three study groups had, overall, a very satisfactory HRQoL in the long term, similar to women in the general population. Women who underwent mastectomy and IBR scored significantly higher on physical functioning and bodily pain than the other two study groups as well as their age-adjusted norm groups. The addition of radiotherapy to breast-conserving therapy did not seem to have any negative impact on long-term HRQoL. Our results show significant differences between the three study groups for six of ten BIS items, with a greater proportion of women in the mastectomy and IBR group reporting problems.

Conclusions

Women treated for DCIS have a very satisfactory long-term HRQoL. However, body image appeared to be negatively affected in mastectomy and IBR patients. Our results indicate that these women need more preoperative information about what changes in body image to expect after surgery.     

Persistent breast pain 5 years after treatment of invasive breast cancer is largely unexplained by factors associated with treatment

Purpose

The aim of our study was to establish the prevalence of breast pain persisting 5 years after the initial treatment of breast cancer (BC) and the relationship between those persistent symptoms and general well-being.

Methods

The study involved women from Victoria, Australia, who had survived at least 5 years from diagnosis, remained free from recurrence or new BC and completed the fifth annual follow-up questionnaire. Analysis involved both multivariable logistic and linear regression.

Results

Of 1,205 women, 45 % reported breast pain which persisted for at least 3 months following initial treatment, and of these, 80 % reported pain persisting for at least 5 years. The factor contributing most to the likelihood of persistent breast pain was current lymphedema; however, a full multivariable model explained <10 % of the likelihood of breast pain persisting for 5 years. The presence of breast pain at 5 years was associated with only a modest reduction in general well-being.

Conclusions

Breast pain persisting for at least 5 years after treatment for BC is common. As the pain is largely unexplained by factors associated with the characteristics of the cancer or its treatment, the contribution of patient expectations to persistent breast pain may be considerable.

Implications for Cancer Survivors

Where persistent pain occurs, referral for the management of pain and, where appropriate, lymphedema is warranted.     

Role of Age,Tumor Grade,and Radiation Therapy on Immediate Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Background

Despite the psychological benefits and oncologic safety of postmastectomy breast reconstruction, most breast cancer patients do not undergo reconstruction. To better understand the patterns of breast reconstruction usage, it is important to identify the clinicopathologic factors associated with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), and whether modification of the reconstruction incidence when stratified by patient- or cancer-related factors exists in the breast cancer population. The primary objectives were to determine whether the incidence of immediate postmastectomy breast reconstruction varies across age, and whether the tumor grade or radiation therapy modify the effect of age on the incidence of immediate breast reconstruction.

Local recurrence of stage 1 and 2 breast cancer after skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction in a 15-year series

Aims

Since the introduction of skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) in 1991 concerns on local control and recurrence rates have been discussed in the literature. The aim of this study is to examine in particular incidence of local recurrence in a 15-year consecutive series of breast cancer patients having undergone SSM and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) at a single population-based institution.

Methods

One hundred and forty-six consecutive patients with either stage 1 or 2 breast cancer who underwent SSM followed by IBR from 1992 to 2006 were included in this study. A retrospective review of patient records was conducted.

Results

During a mean follow-up time of 51 months, four local recurrences of the native breast skin were accounted for. In addition, three regional lymph node recurrences and four systemic recurrences took place. All of the local and regional recurrences were handled by salvage surgery followed by adjuvant oncological therapies. During a mean follow-up of 35 months after the detection and treatment of the locoregional recurrences none of the patients developed new recurrences.

Conclusions

Our present study concludes that SSM followed by IBR seems oncologically sound procedure for stage 1 and 2 breast cancer patients. In addition, local recurrences and regional lymph node recurrences are not always associated with systemic relapse.     

The impact of having relatives affected with breast cancer on psychological distress in women at increased risk for hereditary breast cancer

Purpose.Being at hereditary risk of breast cancer (BC) may lead to elevated levels of distress because of the impact of the BC-process in relatives.Objective.Determine the association between psychological distress and BC in relatives. We studied: kind of kinship with the affected relative(s), degree of involvement with the relatives BC, time elapsed since the BC diagnosis of the relative, and loss of a relative as a consequence of BC.Methods.The study cohort consisted of women at increased risk of developing BC, adhering to regular surveillance and participating in the Dutch MRISC-study. Two months prior to the surveillance appointment, demographics, general and BC specific distress and experience with BC in the family were assessed.Results.347 out of 351 participants (mean age 40 1/2) had at least one relative affected with BC. The following variables were significantly, positively related to BC specific distress: having at least one affected sister (n=105; p < 0.04); close involvement in a sisters BC process (n=94; p < 0.03); and a recent (less than three years ago) BC diagnosis in a sister (n=30; p < 0.03). General distress did not show any significant associations with the experience of BC in the family.Conclusion. These findings show the impact of a BC diagnosis in a sister, particularly a recent diagnosis, on psychological distress. Women who have experienced BC in their sister may be in need of additional counselling or of more attention during the surveillance process.     

Histological confirmation of breast cancer registration and self-reporting in England and Wales: a cohort study within the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening

Background:

In research studies, accurate information of cancer diagnosis is crucial. In women with breast cancer (BC), we compare cancer registration (CR) in England/Wales and self-reporting with independent confirmation.

Methods:

In the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening, notification of BC diagnosed between randomisation and 31 December 2009 was obtained through (1) CR (17 October 2011) and (2) self-reporting using postal-questionnaire. Breast cancer was confirmed using a detailed questionnaire (BC questionnaire BCQ) completed by the treating clinician (gold standard). Apparent sensitivity and positive-predictive value of CR/self-reporting vs BCQ were calculated.

Results:

Of 1065 women with possible BC notification, diagnosis was confirmed in 932 (87.5%). A total of 3.1% (28 out of 918) of BC CR and 12.4% (128 out of 1032) of women with self-reported BC only had in-situ carcinoma on BCQ. Another 4.6% (43 out of 932) of BCQ-confirmed cancer did not have a BC registration, and 3.6% (34 out of 932) did not self-report BC. Apparent sensitivity of CR and self-reporting vs BCQ were 95.4 and 96.4%, respectively. Positive-predictive value of self-reporting (87.1%) was significantly lower than that of CR (96.8%). Women aged<65 were more likely to over report in-situ carcinoma as BC. Overall, 73 (6.8%) women would have been misclassified/missed if CR, and 167 (15.6%) if self-reporting data alone was used.

Conclusion:

This study confirms the reliability of BC registration in England/Wales and highlights the fact that 1 in 10 women self-reporting BC might only have in-situ breast carcinoma.     

Oncological results of immediate breast reconstruction: long term follow-up of a large series at a single institution

Background Reconstruction of the breast after mastectomy is an integral part of the complete management of breast cancer. However, a delay in the reconstruction is usually proposed after the mastectomy in case of invasive cancer, while there is a general agreement for immediate breast reconstruction in case of in situ tumors. Patients and methods Among a total of 677 patients having undergone a mastectomy between 1997 and 2001, 518 (76.5%) underwent an immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). All the patients had a Patey mastectomy for invasive cancer (T1–T3). An adjuvant medical treatment was given according to the biological characteristics of the tumor and lymph node status. No patient received any kind of radiotherapy. The median follow up was 70 months (range 13–114). Results The local recurrence rate was 5.2% for the group of IBR and 9.4% for the mastectomy group without IBR (NoIBR). The regional metastases rate was 1.4 vs. 1.3%. The rate of distant metastases was 13.9 vs. 16.4%. Contra-lateral breast tumor was observed in 1.5 vs. 1.3%. Death rate was 10.4 vs. 16.4%. No statistical difference was observed between the two groups in terme of overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS) (HR_{IBR vs. NoIBR}: 1.03 and 0.99 for OS and DFS, respectively). Conclusion At our institution we have compared a large series that have undergone IBR (518) with a control group (159) and followed over a prolonged period of time (70 months). This study provides the best available results to suggest that IBR is a safe and reliable treatment option for the managing invasive breast cancer.     

Development of a screening instrument for risk factors of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery

Background:

Persistent postsurgical pain can have a significant effect on the quality of life of women being treated for breast cancer. The aim of this prospective study was to develop a screening tool to identify presurgical demographic, psychological and treatment-related factors that predict persistence of significant pain in the operated area after 6 months from surgery.

Methods:

Background and self-reported questionnaire data were collected the day before surgery and combined with treatment-related data. Pain in the operated area was assessed 6 months after surgery with a questionnaire. The Bayesian model was used for the development of a screening tool.

Results:

Report of preoperative chronic pain, more than four or more previous operations, preoperative pain in the area to be operated, high body mass index, previous smoking and older age were included in the six-factor model that best predicted significant pain at the follow-up in the 489 women studied.

Conclusion:

A six-factor risk index was developed to estimate the risk of developing significant pain after breast cancer surgery. Neither treatment- nor mood-related variables were included in the model. Identification of risk factors may lead to prevention of persistent postsurgery pain. This tool could be used for target prevention to those who are at the highest risk of developing persistent postsurgery pain.     

Response and palliation in a phase II trial of gemcitabine in hormone-refractory metastatic prostatic carcinoma

Background:In a phase II trial, 43 patients withhormone-refractory prostate cancer were treated with gemcitabine at a dose of1200 mg/m² over 2 hours (later decreased to 1000 mg/m²due to hematological toxicity) on days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28 day cycle. Patients and methods:Inclusion criteria were proven tumorprogression after hormonal treatment and increased PSA levels, a WHO PS 2,adequate bone marrow reserve, liver and renal function and age 80 years.Response criteria were based on PSA levels (CR: normalization of PSA, PR:>50% decrease). Quality of life (QL) was assessed with the EORTCQLQ-C30 on day 1 of each treatment cycle and on day 8 of the first cycle(range of scales 0–100). Physician-rated pain intensity and use of painmedication were assessed at the same timepoints. Results:Hematological toxicity of gemcitabine led to adose-reduction in 48% of all cycles. Three of forty-three patients (RR= 7%) showed a PSA response: one CR and three PR with time to treatmentfailure of 8.7, 6.6 and 9.3 months. Seven patients (16%) had stabledisease (NC) for a median duration of 7.1 months (range 6.1–11.7months). There was one case with objective regression of lymph nodemetastases. Patients reported a considerably impaired health status/QL(n = 41, median = 50) and severe fatigue (n = 41, median =55.6) at baseline, with no change under treatment. Pain (QLQ-C30) was alsosevere at baseline (N=41, median=50) but was improved at the end of cycles 1(n = 33, median change = –16.7,P = 0.0002), 2(n = 19, median change = –33.3, P = 0.0006), 3(n = 14, median change = –16.7, P = 0.06) and 4(n = 9, median change = –33.3, P = 0.04).Patient-rated pain and use of analgesics as combined endpoint yieldedpalliation for at least 8 weeks in 14 patients (32%). Nine of thesepatients showed at least stable disease (CR/PR or NC by PSA level), fiveindicated a benefit in spite of progressive disease. Conclusions:Gemcitabine in the dose and schedule indicated abovehas a significant beneficial impact on pain in patients withhormone-refractory prostatic carcinoma despite its limited activity in termsof PSA response and considerable, especially hematological, toxicity.     

Comparison of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy and mastectomy alone for breast cancer: A meta-analysis

Background

The purpose of this study was to compare patient outcomes between immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy and mastectomy alone.

Omega-3 fatty acid use for obese breast cancer patients with aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia (SWOG S0927)

Purpose

Although aromatase inhibitors (AIs) prolong survival in post-menopausal breast cancer (BC) patients, AI-associated arthralgia can lead to discontinuation. Obese patients have higher rates of AI arthralgia than non-obese patients, but treatment options are limited. Omega-3 fatty acid (O3-FA) treatment for AI arthralgia has produced mixed results.

Methods

We performed an exploratory analysis of SWOG S0927, a multicenter randomized placebo-controlled trial of O3-FA use for AI arthralgia. Post-menopausal women with stage I–III BC taking an AI were randomized to 24 weeks of O3-FAs or placebo. Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) questionnaires and fasting serum were collected at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks. The BPI assessment included worst pain, average pain, and pain interference scores (range 0–10).

Results

Among the 249 participants, 139 had BMI?<?30 kg/m² (56%) and 110 had BMI?≥?30 kg/m² (44%). Among obese patients, O3-FA use was associated with significantly lower BPI worst pain scores at 24 weeks compared with placebo (4.36 vs. 5.70, p?=?0.02), whereas among non-obese patients, there was no significant difference in scores between treatment arms (5.27 vs. 4.58, p?=?0.28; interaction p?=?0.05). Similarly, O3-FA use was associated with lower BPI average pain and pain interference scores at 24 weeks compared with placebo among obese patients, but no significant difference between treatment arms in non-obese patients (interaction p?=?0.005 and p?=?0.01, respectively).

Conclusions

In obese BC patients, O3-FA use was associated with significantly reduced AI arthralgia compared to placebo.

     

Multibeam inverse intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for whole breast irradiation: a single center experience in China

Purpose

To present the clinical experience in our cancer center with multibeam inverse intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for early stage breast cancer (BC) patients with whole breast irradiation (WBI).

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed 622 patients with Stage 0 to III BC treated from 2008 to 2011 with wide local excision and WBI, using an inverse IMRT technique. All of the patients were prescribed a total dose of 50 Gy to the whole breast in 2-Gy fractions, followed by a tumor bed boost of 10 Gy in 5 fractions using an electron beam.

Results

Of all of the patients, 132 (21.2%) received whole breast plus regional lymph node (RLN) irradiation. 438 of 622 patients had records of acute skin toxicity based on common terminology criteria (CTC) for adverse events. Two hundred eighty (64%) patients had Grade 0/1 toxicity, 153 (35%) had Grade 2 and only 4 patients experienced grade 3 toxicity. Seventy patients (16%) had moist desquamation. Univariate analysis revealed that breast planning target volume was the only predictive factor for Grade ≥2 acute dermatitis (P = 0.002). After 4 years, 170 patients reported cosmetic results by self-assessment, of whom 151 (89%) patients reported good/excellent cosmetic results, and 17 (11%) patients reported fair assessments. For invasive cancer, the four-year rate of freedom from locoregional recurrence survival was 98.3%. Regarding carcinoma in situ, no patients experienced recurrence.

Conclusion

BC patients who underwent conservative surgery followed by inverse IMRT plan exhibited acceptable acute toxicities and clinical outcomes. Longer follow-up is needed.     

Mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A new option for patients with operable invasive breast cancer. Results of a 20 years single institution study

Purpose

To evaluate the feasability of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) following mastectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and radiation therapy (RT) for operable invasive breast cancer (OIBC), in terms of incidence of local complications, locoregional control and survival.

Patients and methods

From 1990 to 2008, 210 patients were treated by NACT, RT and mastectomy with IBR for OIBC. One hundred and seven patients underwent a latissimus dorsi flap with implant (LDI), 56 patients a transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap, 25 an autologous latissimus dorsi flap (ALD) and 22, a retropectoral implant (RI) reconstruction.

Results

Forty-six (21.9%) early events were recorded: 20 necrosis, 9 surgical site infections and 6 haematomas, requiring further surgery in 23 patients. More necrosis were observed with TRAM flap reconstructions (p = 0.000004), requiring more surgical revision than LD reconstructions. Seromas represented 42% of early complications in LD reconstructions. Fifty-five patients presented with late complications (26.2%) with mainly implant complications (capsular contracture, infection, dislocation, deflation) (23.6%), requiring reintervention in 14 cases. There were more delayed surgical revisions in RI reconstructions (p = 0.0005). The 5 years overall and disease-free survival rates were respectively 86.7% and 75.6%. Sixty-four patients presented at least one recurrence (30.5%) with 5 local, 9 locoregional and 54 distant relapses.

Conclusion

This therapeutic sequence does not seem to increase the IBR morbidity nor alter disease-free and overall survival.