Options for immediate breast reconstruction following skin-sparing mastectomy

Background  Skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) is a type of breast cancer surgery presupposed as breast reconstruction surgery. Cosmetically, it is an extremely effective breast cancer operation because the greater part of the breast’s native skin and infra-mammary fold are conserved. All cases of SSM and immediate breast reconstruction performed by the senior author during the last five years were reviewed. as]Methods: There are three implant options for breast reconstruction, namely, deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) flap, and breast implant, and one of these was used for reconstruction after comprehensive evaluation. Results  From 2001 to 2005, immediate reconstructions following SSM were performed on 124 cases (128 breasts) by the same surgeon. Partial necrosis of the breast skin occurred in 4 cases of SSM. The mean follow-up was 33.6 months. During the follow-up, there was local recurrence following surgery in 3 cases. The overall aesthetic results of immediate breast reconstruction after SSM are better than those after non-SSM. Conclusion  SSM preserves the native breast skin and infra-mammary fold, and is an extremely useful breast cancer surgery for breast reconstruction. SSM is an excellent breast cancer surgical technique. We think this procedure should be considered in more facilities conducting breast reconstruction in Japan.     

Esthetic evaluation of immediate breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing or skin-sparing mastectomy

BACKGROUND: It has been reported that immediate autologous tissue breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) or skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) is esthetically superior to autologous tissue reconstruction after conventional mastectomy (CM). We evaluated reconstructed breasts to determine whether these methods contribute to breast appearance other than skin texture. METHODS: Between April 1992 and September 2001, forty-two patients underwent immediate breast reconstruction using autologous tissue. Mastectomy options were NSM, SSM and CM. Postoperative photographs were evaluated using a subscale (volume, contour, placement, and inframammary fold) on a 0-2 point scale. Sternal notch to nipple distances of the affected and normal sides were measured with photographs to estimate nipple-areola complex (NAC) position. No corrective procedure was performed in a later phase before evaluation. RESULTS: NSM was performed in 22, SSM in 6 and CM in 14 cases. On esthetic evaluation, the NSM and SSM groups received 4.96 and the CM group received 4.63. There were no significant differences. In the NSM and SSM group, the NAC position rose in cases with partial necrosis or fat lysis compared with the no complication group (p = 0,004). CONCLUSIONS: Autologous tissue breast reconstruction after NSM or SSM is esthetically equal to autologous tissue reconstruction after CM with regard to parameters other than skin texture. Preserved or simultaneously reconstructed NAC sometimes emphasizes nipple-areola asymmetry when breast deformity has occurred.     

Oncological safety and patient satisfaction with skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction

INTRODUCTION: The management of early breast cancer with skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is not based on evidence from randomised controlled trials. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the oncological safety, post-operative morbidity and patients' satisfaction with SSM and IBR using the latissimus dorsi (LD) myocutaneous flap and/or breast prosthesis. METHODS: Eighty-three consecutive women underwent 93 SSMs with IBR (10 bilateral), using the LD flap plus implant (n=55) or implant alone (n=38), indications included early breast cancer and prophylaxis due to BRCA-1 gene mutation. Nipple reconstruction was performed in 38 patients, using the trefoil local flap technique, nipple sharing or Monocryl mesh. Twenty-three underwent contra-lateral surgery in order to optimise symmetry, including 15 augmentations and eight mastopexy/reduction mammoplasties. Patient satisfaction with the outcome of surgery was assessed on a linear visual analogue scale ranging from 0 (not satisfied) to 10 (most satisfied). RESULTS: There was no local recurrence (LR) after a median follow-up of 34 months (range=3-79 months). Overall survival was 98.8%, three patients developed distant disease and one patient died of metastatic breast cancer. No case of partial or total LD flap loss was observed. Morbidities included infection, requiring implant removal in two patients and one patient developed marginal ischaemia of the skin envelope. Significant capsule formation, requiring capsulotomy, was observed in 87% of patients who had either PMR or prior RT compared with 13% for those who did not have RT. Sixty-one (73.5%) of 83 patients completed the questionnaire with a median and mean satisfaction scores of 10.0 and 9.3, respectively (range=6-10). CONCLUSION: SSM with IBR is associated with low morbidity, high levels of patient satisfaction and is oncologically adequate for T(is), T1 and T2 tumours without extensive skin involvement.     

保留皮肤的乳腺癌改良根治术后即刻乳房再造的临床应用

目的探讨保留皮肤的乳腺癌改良根治术后即刻再造乳房的适应证、方法、效果及可行性。方法2002年1月至2007年11月本院对94例乳腺癌患者行保留乳房皮肤皮下乳腺组织切除加腋窝淋巴结清扫术后，应用下腹部横行腹直肌肌皮瓣（transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap，TRAM）、背阔肌肌皮瓣（latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap，LDM）联合或不联合假体、单纯乳房假体植入4种方式即刻再造乳房。结果再造手术均取得成功。带蒂TRAM再造47例，LDM再造共42例（其中联合假体28例），单纯乳房假体植入5例。4例出现轻微术后并发症（4．25％）。经过3～67个月随访，局部区域复发率为0，再造乳房形态自然，效果满意，术后外观评价优良率97．87％。结论合理选择病例行保留皮肤或保留乳头乳晕乳腺癌改良根治术后即刻乳房再造是安全可靠的，切口隐蔽并能够保留原有乳房皮肤的感觉，从而获得最佳美容效果，值得广泛推广和应用。     

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。     

Skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction

Skin-sparing mastectomy is a new surgical approach that allows a mastectomy while preserving the natural envelope of the breast. Skin-sparing mastectomy followed by immediate reconstruction can be used for prophylaxis for high- risk patients or BRCA carriers. It represents an effective treatment option for patients with extensive DCIS or early invasive breast cancer, but is contraindicated for inflammatory breast cancer and extensive skin involvement by the tumor. Skin-sparing mastectomy had similar surgical outcomes compared to non- skin- sparing mastectomy, but skin flap ischemia and necrosis is more common and is associated with a range of risk factors, including smoking. Skin-sparing mastectomy seems to be an oncologically safe technique and does not increase in particular the risk of local, regional or systemic recurrences. It facilitates immediate breast reconstruction using implants or myocutaneous flaps, resulting in excellent cosmesis and high level of patient satisfaction. This article reviews the published data on skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction and aim to establish its current role in clinical practice, as there is a lack of prospective data.     

保留皮肤的全乳切除术和一期乳房再造

保乳手术为乳腺癌病人提供了保留乳房的机会,但仍有病人达不到保乳条件而行全乳切除者。术后一期再造可以满足病人的美容要求。随着乳房切除术后一期再造的开展,对再造乳房的外形美观要求也大大上升。保留皮肤的全乳切除术（skin-sparing mastectomy SSM）灵活选择切口,合理选择对象,不仅在切除全部乳腺的同时最大程度保留皮肤,达到根治性目的;而且并不会因为保留皮肤而提高局部复发率,也不对生存有影响。一些一期再造病人适合行SSM以达到治疗和美容的双重效果。再此基础上,保留乳头或保留乳晕的全乳切除术（nipple-sparing mastectomy NSM或areola-sparing mastectomy ASM）也得到了应用。     

Oncological outcome and patient satisfaction with skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction: a prospective observational study

Background  

The management of early breast cancer (BC) with skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is not based on level-1 evidence. In this study, the oncological outcome, post-operative morbidity and patients' satisfaction with SSM and IBR using the latissimus dorsi (LD) myocutaneous flap and/or breast prosthesis is evaluated.     

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.     

‘Imbricated dermal flap’: A novel technique for autologous augmentation in immediate breast reconstruction after skin-sparing mastectomy

This case demonstrates use of a de-epithelialised inferior pole skin flap for a more aesthetic result in immediate autologous breast reconstruction. For women with medium to large ptotic breasts, utilising the excess tissue following skin-sparing mastectomy as an auto-prosthesis, adds volume to the breast and improves inferior pole aesthetics. This ‘imbricated dermal flap’ offers an excellent addendum to aesthetic 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.     

Oncological aspect of immediate breast reconstruction in mastectomy patients.

In this study, we compared the relapse-free and overall survival of 83 patients who underwent mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (MIBR) using a musculocutaneous flap with or without silicone implant with those of 153 patients with breast cancer who underwent mastectomy without immediate reconstruction. In univariate analysis, the overall and/or relapse-free survival of reconstructed patients with four or more positive axillary lymph nodes or those with menopausal status were significantly inferior compared with those of nonreconstructed patients. In multivariate analysis, however, the immediate breast reconstruction did not appear to have a significant adverse influence on all patients, and on the subgroups stratified by menopausal status or axillary lymph node metastases. Therefore, it was concluded that MIBR using a musculocutaneous flap did not compromise the survival of patients with breast cancer.     

乳腺癌切除即刻乳房再造术中假体的选择

目的: 研究乳腺癌切除即刻乳房再造术中选择假体的方法,探讨即刻假体乳房再造的适应证。 方法: 收集2007年6月至2012年6月南昌市第三医院乳腺肿瘤科的乳腺癌切除术患者121例,其中乳腺癌改良根治术32例、单纯乳腺切除术89例。乳腺切除后根据阿基米德法计算缺失乳房体积,并测量切除组织直径,以切除组织的体积和直径为依据选择乳房假体,并置入胸大肌及前锯肌后间隙。 结果: 术后随访6~72个月,术后无假体外露、皮瓣坏死以及感染等并发症,出现血清肿4例。对患者行手术效果满意度问卷调查结果显示,手术效果非常满意89.3%（108/121）、满意9.0%（11/121）、不满意1.7%（2/121）。 结论: 在乳腺癌切除术同时采用乳房假体行即刻乳房再造可避免供区损伤,是一种理想的即刻乳房再造方法。采用阿基米德法对缺失乳房组织量进行计算并测量切除组织的直径,可相对准确地得到假体的参数,避免选择假体的盲目性,有利于获得良好的乳房再造手术效果。      

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.