Is mammography useful in screening for local recurrences in patients with TRAM flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy for multifocal DCIS?

Background: Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap reconstruction is being used more often for the treatment of breast cancer. Mammography is not used routinely to evaluate TRAM flaps in women who have undergone mastectomy. We have identified the potential value of its use in selected patients. Methods and Results: We report on four women who manifested local recurrences in TRAM flaps after initial treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or DCIS with microinvasion undergoing skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. All four patients presented with extensive, high-grade, multifocal DCIS that precluded breast conservation. Three of four mastectomy specimens demonstrated tumor close to the surgical margin. Three of the four recurrences were detected by physical examination; the remaining local recurrence was documented by screening mammography. The recurrences had features suggestive of malignancy on mammography. Conclusion: We conclude that all patients undergoing mastectomy and TRAM reconstruction for extensive, multifocal DCIS should undergo regular routine mammography of the reconstructed breast. Our experience with this subgroup of patients raises concern about the value of skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction for therapy. Adjuvant radiation therapy should be recommended for those patients with negative but close surgical margins.     

Areola-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction

Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction is a proved option for patients with early-stage breast cancer requiring mastectomy. Based on the authors' recent pathologic analysis of mastectomy specimens showing less than 1% malignant involvement of the areola, they have begun to perform areola-sparing mastectomies (ASMs) on a select group of patients. They report their results from an ongoing study of ASM at their institution. During a 20-month period, 17 ASMs with immediate reconstruction were performed on 12 patients. Mastectomy was performed for breast cancer prophylaxis (n = 10), ductal carcinoma in situ (n = 4), and less than 2 cm of peripheral infiltrating carcinoma (n = 3). The most frequent incision performed was intraareola (n = 13). Thirteen patients were reconstructed with tissue expanders and 4 with pedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps. There was 1 postoperative complication, which consisted of a localized wound infection. Overall the authors found that ASM with immediate reconstruction provides excellent aesthetic results with infrequent complications.     

Prospective evaluation of immediate reconstruction after mastectomy.

OBJECTIVE: The authors prospectively studied the impact of immediate breast reconstruction on patients undergoing mastectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Despite the advocation of a breast-conserving approach to the treatment of breast cancer, many women continue to medically require or choose mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer. In recent years, immediate breast reconstruction has become an alternative to either mastectomy alone or to delayed reconstruction. METHODS: A prospective database of 216 patients who underwent mastectomy with immediate reconstruction was established. In this series, 94 procedures involved implants or tissue expanders, and 124 tissue transfers were performed. RESULTS: The overall complication rate was 15.3%; only 9% of patients who underwent autologous tissue transfers required secondary procedures. When implants were performed, the overall rate of prosthetic loss was 8%. The majority of patients (n = 101) underwent transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flaps. Twenty-six of the 38 (17.5%) patients who required transfusion were from this group. Partial flap losses in this group (7%) were correlated to a history of heavy smoking. With a median follow-up of 33.2 months, only two patients had recurred locally. According to patient opinion, autologous tissue transfers resulted in a statistically better cosmetic result. CONCLUSIONS: Immediate reconstruction can be performed safely and with excellent cosmetic results.     

即刻及延期乳房再造方法的选择

目的回顾总结乳腺癌根治术后应用单纯假体植入、Becker可扩张假体植入和单蒂腹部横形腹直肌肌皮瓣（TRAM）移植、扩大背阔肌肌皮瓣（ELDF）移植乳房再造术的经验,探讨手术的适应证、方法和效果。方法自2002年7月至2005年10月,共67例患者进行了乳腺癌根治术后乳房再造术。即刻乳房再造56例：单纯假体植入38例、Becker可扩张假体植入16例、单蒂TRAM移植2例。延期乳房再造11例：单蒂TRAM移植6例、ELDF移植4例、Becker可扩张假体植入1例。结果手术效果满意,优良率超过90％。5例患者出现轻微并发症：皮瓣局灶性坏死2例,保留的乳头乳晕部分坏死1例,血清肿2例。结论单纯假体植入用于即刻乳房再造,适用于乳房较小、行保留皮肤的乳腺癌根治术后的患者,不宜用于延期乳房再造;可扩张假体植入即刻乳房再造适用于乳房较大或改良乳腺癌根治术的患者,同时可扩张假体植入延期乳房再造可用于皮肤、肌肉保留较好的乳腺癌根治患者;TRAM和ELDF皮瓣移植乳房再造是自体组织移植,其安全性高,可用于即刻和延期乳房再造。     

Risk of recurrence after treatment of early breast cancer with skin-sparing mastectomy

Background: Skin-sparing mastectomy, combined with immediate breast reconstruction, has become increasingly popular. However, there are no published long-term data to support its oncologic safety. Our purpose was to evaluate the long-term oncologic risk of skin-sparing mastectomy. Methods: The records of all patients who had undergone treatment of T1 or T2 breast cancer by mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction, and who were followed for at least 5 years or developed recurrence of disease before that time were reviewed. Local and distant recurrence rates observed in patients treated by skin-sparing mastectomy were compared with those in patients treated by conventional, non-skin-sparing mastectomy. Results: A total of 104 patients were treated with skin-sparing mastectomies. In that group, 6.7% developed local recurrences, 12.5% developed distant metastases, 88.5% remained free of disease, and 7.7% died of their disease. Among the 27 patients who did not have skin-sparing mastectomies, 7.4% had local recurrences, 25.9% had distant metastases, 74.1% remained free of disease, and 18.5% died of disease. These recurrence rates are similar to those reported elsewhere after treatment with conventional mastectomy and without reconstruction. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that skin-sparing mastectomy does not significantly increase the risk of local or systemic disease recurrence in patients with early breast cancer.     

Results of immediate breast reconstruction after skin-sparing mastectomy

Skin sparing mastectomy (SSM) removes the breast, nipple-areolar complex, previous biopsy incisions, and skin overlying superficial tumors. Preservation of the native skin envelope facilitates immediate breast reconstruction. The procedure has been adopted for the treatment of breast cancer. All cases of SSM and immediate breast reconstruction performed by the senior author (G.W.C.) from January 1, 1993, through December 12, 1997, were reviewed. Patient demographics, cancer staging, treatment, types of surgery performed, and postoperative outcomes were examined. Aesthetic outcomes were measured using four 3-point subscales. A total of 100 patients underwent 118 SSMs during the study period. The American Joint Committee on Cancer staging was as follows: stage 0, 27 patients; stage I, 25 patients; stage II, 39 patients; stage III, 7 patients; stage IV, 3 patients; recurrent, 2 patients; and cystosarcoma phylloides, 1 patient. The mean follow-up was 42.7 months. Local recurrence occurred in 2 patients (2.7%). Reconstructive methods included the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap (N = 82; pedicled, 73; free, 9), the latissimus flap (N = 18), and tissue expansion (N = 20). Two patients underwent contralateral delayed reconstruction. The aesthetic results achievable with the three methods were similar. The failure rate was higher for expander reconstruction (10%) than those observed for transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (4.9%) and latissimus (5.6%) flaps. SSM can be used in the treatment of invasive breast cancer without compromising local control. The aesthetic results of the three methods were similar, but tissue expander reconstruction had a higher failure rate.     

早中期乳腺癌保留乳头乳晕改良根治术后离断背阔肌止点扩大肌皮瓣I期乳房再造术的临床效果

目的探讨早中期乳腺癌行保留乳头乳晕改良根治术后使用扩大背阔肌肌皮瓣I期乳房再造治疗的应用价值及临床效果。方法我院2009年11月至2012年10月期间收治的60例经临床穿刺活检病理明确诊断为早中期的乳腺癌患者按术式分为2组：乳房再造组（30例）,即保留乳头乳晕乳腺癌改良根治术后离断背阔肌止点扩大肌皮瓣I期乳房再造术;对照组（30例）,即行传统乳腺癌改良根治术。比较2组患者的术后并发症,近远期疗效,生活质量,复发转移情况。结果①对照组完全患侧乳房缺失;乳房再造组乳房再造术均获得成功,再造乳房美容效果评价优22例,良7例,一般1例。②2组患者术后皮下积液、皮瓣坏死及患肢活动受限情况比较差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）;术后切口拆线时间、术区引流时间、住院时间及术后化疗开始时间差异均无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。③乳房再造组心理压力出现率及对第二性征不满意率明显低于对照组（P〈0．001）,乳房再造组社会交往适应率明显高于对照组（P〈0．001）。④2组患者随访12～38个月（平均25个月）,其中对照组有1例死亡,其余59例患者均未发现有局部复发和远处转移。结论从本组有限的数据初步看,乳腺癌根治术后离断背阔肌止点扩大肌皮瓣I期乳房再造术,可在根治肿瘤的基础上获得满意的乳房美容效果,使患者的生活质量明显提高,该术式术后并发症较少,不影响乳腺癌的术后辅助放化疗和近远期疗效。     

乳房再造术的临床研究

目的 回顾总结了乳癌根治术后应用单纯假体植入、Becker可扩张假体植入和带蒂腹部横形腹直肌肌皮瓣(TRAM)移植、扩大的背阔肌肌皮瓣(ELDF)移植乳房再造术的经验,探讨手术的适应征、方法和效果.方法 16例行保留皮肤的乳癌根治术一期假体植入乳房再造;13例行Becker可扩张假体植入一期乳房再造;4例行单蒂下腹部横形腹直肌肌皮瓣(TRAM)移植乳房再造手术,其中2例为一期再造,另2例为二期再造.应用Becker可扩张假体行二期乳房再造1例.扩大背阔肌肌皮瓣(ELDF)移植二期乳房再造1例.结果 手术效果满意,优良率超过90%.3例病人出现轻微并发症,其中1例皮瓣局灶坏死,一例出现保留的乳头乳晕部分坏死,1例出现血清肿.结论 单纯假体植入适用于瘦小病人,对侧乳房小且没有明显下垂.优点是不增加额外瘢痕,术后恢复快;可扩张假体植入乳房再造适用于乳房大或改良乳癌根治术的患者,此法结合了单纯假体植入法和组织扩张术乳房再造术的优点;TRAM和ELDF皮瓣移植乳房再造的优点是自体组织移植,安全、手术效果好.     

Reconstructive measures in local recurrence after breast saving therapy of breast cancer]

Local recurrence after breast preserving treatment of breast cancer will usually be treated by simple mastectomy. Safe immediate reconstruction is only possible by use of a musculocutaneous flap, the latissimus dorsi flap or better by the rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap in it's vertical (VRAM) or transverse (TRAM) variation. As a sequel of the irradiation, one stage reconstruction with a simple submuscular implant or an expander prosthesis has a higher complication rate. Personal experience with 42 rectus flaps is reported. The rate of total necrosis was 5%, in one patient a late desmoid tumor was found in the donor area.     

An analysis of breast cancer surgery after free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap reconstruction

BACKGROUND: Breast reconstruction is currently offered on a more routine basis to patients after mastectomy for breast cancer. This paper analyzes the outcomes of breast cancer surgery, and the results and effects of breast reconstruction using free TRAM flaps. METHODS: A retrospective review of 75 consecutive patients who had free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery was performed. A total of 92 free TRAM flaps were performed on 75 patients in Victoria, British Columbia, from January 1992 to May 1999. Thirty-three patients (44%) underwent primary breast cancer surgery and an immediate reconstruction (7 bilateral and 27 unilateral) and 42 patients (56%) had delayed reconstruction (10 bilateral and 32 unilateral). RESULTS: Twenty- one patients (28%) had stage 0 disease, 20 (26.7%) had stage I disease, 17 (22.7%) had stage IIA disease, 12 (15%) had stage IIB disease, and 4 (5.3%) had stage IIIA disease. In 1 patient the stage of disease was unknown. The mean patient age was 49.4 years (range 33 to 73). Of the patients undergoing immediate reconstruction 3 had postoperative chemotherapy and 1 had postoperative radiotherapy. Three patients had combined chemoradiotherapy. In none of these cases was the adjuvant therapy delayed by the reconstructive surgery. Overall mean follow-up time from cancer diagnosis was 56.8 months and from the time of TRAM flap reconstruction, 36.7 months. To date, 5 recurrences have been detected (6.6%). Mean time between reconstruction and detection of recurrence was 22.8 months. Detection of recurrence was achieved clinically and was not impaired in any of the cases by the presence of the free flap. Patient satisfaction was assessed via a telephone survey, with 93% of patients pleased with the cosmetic results of their surgery. CONCLUSIONS: For those patients with breast cancer requiring mastectomy, free TRAM flap reconstruction is a safe, cosmetically acceptable surgical alternative that impairs neither effective breast cancer surgery nor detection of recurrent disease.     

Fifteen-year series of skin-sparing mastectomy for stage 0 to 2 breast cancer

BACKGROUND: In 1989, skin-sparing mastectomy started at a number of breast centers in the United States because of an increasing demand for immediate reconstruction and a desire for better cosmetic outcomes. METHODS: To ensure the safety of this new approach, we have reviewed the personal series of a single surgeon using a standardized skin-sparing technique during 1989 to 2004. RESULTS: Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction was performed on 225 patients, and standard mastectomy was performed on 1,022 patients. The age distribution was 8 years younger on average in the reconstructed group. The average follow-up for each group was 49 months. The local recurrence for each group was 1.7% and 1.5% (P > .80). The regional recurrence was 3.8% and 3.9% (P > .80). The average time to local recurrence was similar in each group (33.1 and 32.6 months, P > .80). CONCLUSIONS: A skin-sparing mastectomy does not change the local, regional, or systemic risk to breast cancer patients.     

Delayed Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Flap

Background  The ideal method of breast reconstruction should be safe, reliable, and have minimal or no donor-site morbidity. We present our experience with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for delayed breast reconstruction with immediate permanent implant insertion. Methods  The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap was performed on patients who presented for delayed breast reconstruction. From 1999 to 2007, charts of patients were reviewed for age, type of mastectomy, history of chest wall irradiation, nipple-areola complex reconstruction, and complications at both the donor site and the reconstructed breast site. Results  The latissimus dorsi was used as a musculocutaneous flap in 33 patients who had breast cancer surgery. The mean age was 51.14 (range = 30–63) years. Nine patients (27%) asked for nipple-areola reconstruction. Three patients had major complications (9%), including infection, partial flap ischemia, and liponecrotic pseudocysts. Eight patients required revision. Seroma was the most common problem observed at the donor site. Conclusion  The latissimus dorsi flap provides adequate soft tissue with a reliable blood supply for the enhancement of missing tissue after mastectomy. It is a safe method for breast reconstruction and an excellent alternative flap for patients at high risk for abdominal flap complications.     

Breast reconstruction with pedicled TRAM flap (a retrospective study of 115 consecutive cases)

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to analyse the advantages, disadvantages and results of the unipediculed TRAM flap.

Patients and method

This retrospective study concerns 115 consecutive unipediculed TRAM flaps realised by two surgeons between 1994 and January 2007. These reconstructions were all realised for oncologic pathology and were either immediate or delayed surgery. Concerning the immediate reconstruction, a skin sparing mastectomy has been realised as often as possible for intraductal carcinomas and small invasive carcinomas. For the immediate reconstruction the study takes into account complications and oncologic recurrences with an average backward of 45 months.

Results

The unipediculed TRAM flap offers a good reliability and the esthetics results are stable at long-term for immediate breast reconstruction and delayed breast reconstruction. The major complications are flap necrosis (12,2%) and parietal complications (6%). The recurrence rate after mastectomy and unipediculed TRAM flap is equivalent of the recurrence rate expected for mastectomy alone. There were never late diagnostic for recurrence after unipediculed TRAM flap. The esthetic improvement by surgery concerns the opposite breast for 31,3%, it was a mastopexy or reduction. The esthetic improvement of the TRAM flap concerns 14 patients (12,1%). The improvement of inframammary crease was the most frequent improvement (9/115–8%).

Conclusion

The TRAM flap unipediculed allows a delayed, immediate breast reconstruction or bilateral synchronised breast reconstruction. The long-term disadvantages are the abdominal complications and the impossibility to realise the same technique for a later controlateral reconstruction.     

局部皮瓣在乳腺癌保乳术后一期修复中的应用

目的 观察应用局部皮瓣修复保乳术后乳房缺损的临床疗效。方法 2004年7月至2013年1月,对9例早期乳腺癌患者保乳手术所遗留的乳房缺损进行即刻修复,采用外侧胸背筋膜皮瓣7例,胸腹壁皮瓣2例,观察皮瓣成活情况、并发症和术后美观效果。结果 术后外观评价8例为优,1例为良。1例患者出现皮瓣局部坏死,经保守治疗愈合。1例患者出现皮瓣供区感染,口服抗菌素治疗,未影响手术效果。术后平均随访22个月,未见局部复发病例。结论 应用局部皮瓣修复保乳术后乳房部分缺损,手术效果好,并发症少,可扩大肿瘤周围的切除范围,降低肿瘤局部复发风险。     

几种乳房再造术的临床应用体会

目的：探讨乳腺癌根治术后应用单纯假体植入、可扩张假体植入和带蒂腹部横形腹直肌肌皮瓣（TRAM）移植乳房再造的适应证、手术方法、手术效果。方法：本组共24例病例。14例乳腺癌患者行保留皮肤的乳腺癌根治术，Ⅰ期行假体植入乳房再造；6例采用改良乳腺癌根治可扩张假体植入Ⅰ期乳房再造；4例接受单蒂下腹部横形腹直肌肌皮瓣（TRAM）移植乳房再造手术，其中2例为Ⅰ期再造，另2例为Ⅱ期乳房再造。结果：手术效果较满意，2例出现轻微并发症，其中1例皮瓣局灶坏死，另1例出现乳头乳晕部分坏死。结论：单纯假体植入适用于乳房小，没有明显下垂的瘦小病人。优点是不增加额外瘢痕，术后恢复快；可扩张假体植入乳房再造适用于乳房大或改良乳腺癌根治术的患者，此法结合了单纯假体植入法和组织扩张的优点：TRAM皮瓣移植乳房再造的优点是自体组织移植，安全、手术效果好。     

乳腺癌保留皮肤改良根治并即刻假体再造与传统改良根治术的疗效比较

目的 比较乳腺癌保留皮肤改良根治并即刻假体再造和传统改良根治术的治疗效果.方法 对2004年1月至2008年12月手术治疗的530例0～Ⅲa期女性乳腺癌患者病例资料进行回顾性分析.530例中,91例行乳腺癌保留皮肤改良根治并即刻假体再造,439例行传统改良根治术.通过比较两组患者术后并发症、局部复发率、远处转移率、病死率的差异,评价乳腺癌保留皮肤改良根治并即刻假体重建与传统改良根治术的疗效.结果 即刻假体再造组随访患者84例,中位随访时间35个月,局部复发率2.4%,远处转移率8.3%,病死率6.0%;改良根治组随访患者439例,中位随访时间36个月,局部复发率3.3%,远处转移率9.5%,病死率6.5%.随访期间两组复发率、转移率、病死率的差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05).即刻假体再造组术后美观效果随访12个月,医生和患者评估的良好率分别为93%、87%.结论 乳腺癌保留皮肤改良根治并即刻假体再造可以达到和传统改良根治术相当的疗效,并可显著改善患者术后乳房外形美观及生活质量.

Abstract：

Objective To compare the therapy efficiency of immediate implanting breast reconstruction after skin sparing mastectomy and modified radical mastectomy in breast cancer. Methods The data of 530 female patients with early of stage 0 to Ⅲ a breast cancer was retrospectively analyzed, from January 2004 to Decembet 2008. Among the patients,91 patients operated with skin sparing mastectomy and immediate implanting breast reconstruction ( Group of immediate implanting reconstruction), and 439 patients were with modified radical mastectomy (Group of modified radical mastectomy ). By comparing complications, local recurrence, distant metastases and mortality rates between the two groups, the research was done to evaluate the therapy efficiency. Results In the group of immediate implanting reconstruction,84 patients completed follow-up with the median follow-up time of 35 months ( 14-72 months) while the local recurring rate was 2. 4%, distant metastasis rate was 8. 3% and mortality rate was 6. 0%. In the group of modified radical mastectomy, 398 patients completed follow-up with the median follow-up time of 36 months ( 12-74 months) while the local recurring rate was 3.3%, distant metastasis rate was 9. 5% and mortality rate was 6. 5%. Therefore there was no obvious statistic difference between the two groups in local recurring rate, distant metastasis rate and mortality rate (P ＞ 0. 05 ). Evaluation of aesthetic results was done in the 84 patients after immediate implanting reconstruction for 12 months which was 93% as good or excellent by surgeons while 87% by patients. Surgeons and patients were both satisfied with the breast appearance. Conclusions For patients with early stage breast cancer, combining standard postoperative therapy, skin sparing mastectomy and immediate implanting reconstruction could achieve the same effect as the traditional modified radical mastectomy, while reconstruction would bring about better appearance and higher quality of life.     

Skin-sparing mastectomy. Oncologic and reconstructive considerations.

OBJECTIVE: The authors compared skin-sparing mastectomy and traditional mastectomy both followed by immediate reconstruction in the treatment of breast cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Skin-sparing mastectomy is used increasingly in the treatment of breast cancer to improve the aesthetic results of immediate reconstruction. The oncologic and reconstructive outcomes of this procedure have never been analyzed closely. METHODS: Institutional experience with 435 consecutive patients who underwent total mastectomy and immediate reconstruction from January 1989 through December 1994 was examined. Mastectomies were stratified into skin-sparing (SSM) and non-skin-sparing (non-SSM) types. RESULTS: Three hundred twenty-seven SSMs and 188 non-SSMs were performed. The mean follow-up was 41.3 months (SSM, 37.5 months, non-SSM, 48.2 months). Local recurrences from invasive cancer occurred after 4.8% of SSMs versus 9.5% of non-SSMs. Sixty-five percent of patients who underwent SSMs had nothing performed on the opposite breast versus 45% in the group of patients who underwent non-SSM (p = 0.0002). Native skin flap necrosis occurred in 10.7% of patients who underwent SSMs versus 11.2% of patients who underwent non-SSMs. CONCLUSIONS: Skin-sparing mastectomy facilitates immediate breast reconstruction by reducing remedial surgery on the opposite breast. Native skin flap necrosis is not increased over that seen with non-SSM. Skin-sparing mastectomies can be used in the treatment of invasive cancer without compromising local control.     

Immediate Reconstruction After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Effect on Adjuvant Treatment Starting and Survival

Background For patients treated with initial surgery, the safety of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy has been demonstrated. Some concerns exist after neoadjuvant chemotherapy because this sequence is proposed for patients with large tumors and for whom adjuvant therapies are considered cornerstones of treatment. In this study, we sought to determine whether reconstruction after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and mastectomy for large operable breast cancer affects the interval between surgery and adjuvant treatment and affects survival.Methods A single-institution retrospective analysis was performed by using the database of the Institut Gustave-Roussy.Results Forty-eight patients who had undergone mastectomy and immediate reconstruction (implant, 60%) followed by adjuvant chemotherapy were identified. They were compared with 181 patients who underwent mastectomy without reconstruction and with 32 patients who underwent mastectomy followed by delayed reconstruction (implant, 19%). No difference was found concerning the interval between surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy: 26 vs. 23 days for patients with immediate breast reconstruction and for patients treated with modified radical mastectomy followed or not by delayed reconstruction, respectively (P = .11). No difference was found concerning the onset of radiotherapy: 87 vs. 81 days (P = .22). Survival was not different in patients treated with immediate reconstruction compared with those with mastectomy alone.Conclusions Immediate breast reconstruction does not delay the starting of adjuvant therapy and has no significant effect on local relapse–free or distant disease–free survival. Additional data are needed concerning the use of flap for this indication.     

Immediate breast reconstruction for stage III breast cancer using transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap

Background: The management of stage III breast cancer is challenging; it often includes multimodal treatment with systemic therapy and/or radiation therapy and surgery. Immediate breast reconstruction has not traditionally been performed in these patients. We review the results of immediate transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap in 21 patients treated for stage III breast cancer. Methods: Data have been collected retrospectively on 21 patients diagnosed with stage III breast cancer between 1987 and 1994. All patients had mastectomy and immediate TRAM reconstruction. Thirteen patients received primary systemic therapy, 10 patients received postoperative consolidation radiotherapy to the operative site, and 3 patients received preoperative radiation. Results: Mean follow-up for the group was 26 months. Two patients died with disseminated disease: neither of them developed local disease recurrence in the operative site; 82% of the patients followed for at least two years are free of disease. Sixty-two percent of the patients received preoperative chemotherapy, the remaining patients received postoperative multiagent chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Two of the patients received autologous bone marrow transplants after their adjuvant therapy. Ten patients had postoperative radiotherapy for consolidation; three patients received preoperative radiation. Conclusions: Immediate TRAM reconstruction for stage III breast cancer is not associated with a delay in adjuvant therapy or an increased risk of local relapse. It facilitates wide resection of involved skin without skin grafting. Radiation therapy can be delivered to the reconstructed breast when indicated without difficulty. Breast reconstruction facilitates surgical resection of stage III breast cancer with primary closure and should be considered if the patient desires immediate breast reconstruction.Results of this study were presented at the 48th Annual Cancer Symposium of The Society of Surgical Oncology, Boston, Massachusetts, March 23–26, 1995.     

乳腺癌术后乳房即刻再造152例报告

目的探讨乳癌根治术后即时应用单纯假体植入、可调式双囊假体植入和自体组织移植乳房再造术的适应证及疗效。方法101例在保留皮肤的乳腺癌改良根治术基础上于胸大肌下方植入Mentor假体再造乳房，39例在胸大肌下方植入Becker可调式假体再造乳房，10例用单蒂下腹部横行腹直肌肌皮瓣移植至乳房缺损区再造乳房。2例采用扩大的背阔肌肌皮瓣移植再造乳房。结果随访152例3—65个月，中位时间28个月，2例13个月后肿瘤局部复发，取出假体。术后乳房外观评价优良率达94％。结论单纯假体植入适用于乳房较小的患者，可调式假体植入乳房再造适用于乳房较大，或根治术时皮肤缺损较多的患者。