Locoregional recurrence following nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction: Patterns and prognostic significance

IntroductionThere are limited available data on the prognostic implications of locoregional recurrence (LRR) after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and immediate reconstruction. In this study, we investigated the patterns and prognosis associated with LRR following this treatment approach for breast cancer.MethodsA total of 1696 patients with primary breast cancer who underwent NSM with immediate reconstruction from March 2003 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Post-recurrence disease-free survival (DFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate analyses using the Cox proportional hazards model were performed to evaluate the prognostic factors associated with the DFS and DMFS.ResultsAfter a median follow-up period of 84 months, we identified 172 patients (10.1%) with an LRR as the first event. The 5-year post-recurrence DFS rates for the nipple-areola complex recurrence (NCR), skin or subcutaneous recurrence/chest wall recurrence (SCR/CWR), and regional recurrence (RR) groups were 89.1%, 73%, and 59.4%, respectively (P = 0.009), and the 5-year post-recurrence DMFS rates for the NCR, SCR/CWR, and RR groups were 96%, 82.8%, and 59.7%, respectively (P < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, a time to LRR ≤2 years (P = 0.016) and the site of LRR (P = 0.022) were significantly associated with the post-recurrence DFS.ConclusionsNCR is more likely to be detected as a non-invasive recurrence and is associated with more favorable overall outcomes than other LRR types. The interval to LRR and its site of onset seem to be associated with the prognostic outcomes.     

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.     

保留乳头乳晕的乳腺癌改良根治术治疗乳腺癌的安全性

保留乳头乳晕的乳腺癌改良根治术（NSM）作为乳腺外科的一种术式,因其保留了患者的乳头乳晕复合体（NAC）,对患者术后的美容效果或者术后重建外观美容有极为重要的意义。然而,其临床应用仍存在一些值得探讨的争议点。近年来国内外出现了一些与NSM安全性相关的热点问题,如NSM术前筛选标准、NAC受侵情况、NSM术后并发症及处理方法等。     

乳腔镜辅助下行乳腺癌皮下腺体切除Ⅰ期假体植入术20例报告

目的:探讨乳腔镜辅助下行乳腺癌皮下腺体切除、Ⅰ期假体植入术的可行性.方法:2005年12月～2007年10月经TE或CEX方案新辅助化疗2～6周期后的乳腺癌患者20例,Ⅰ期8例,Ⅱ期10例,Ⅲ期2例,其中10例Ⅱ期患者4例降为Ⅰ期,2例Ⅲ期降为Ⅱ期.在乳腔镜辅助下行保留乳头乳晕区的皮下腺体切除,Ⅰ期将假体植入胸大肌、胸小肌之间.根据术中冰冻决定是否保留乳头乳晕复合体.结果:20例中1例行双侧乳腺皮下切除,19例行单侧乳腺皮下切除术,均保留乳头乳晕复合体,Ⅰ期假体植入.腋窝淋巴结清扫17例,9例行前哨淋巴结活检,保腋窝3例.17例患者效果满意,2例效果一般,1例感觉差.1例皮瓣坏死,2例发生皮下积液,1例乳头皮肤部分坏死.随访3～22.5个月,中位随访12.6个月,未见局部复发及远处转移.结论:应用乳腔镜辅助下行乳腺癌皮下腺体切除、Ⅰ期假体植入具有微创、美容效果.双侧乳房皮下腺体切除、Ⅰ期假体植入效果更佳.     

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.     

Analgesic and opioid-sparing effects of single-shot preoperative paravertebral block for radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction: A retrospective study with propensity-adjusted analysis

BackgroundBefore radical mastectomy with immediate latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction, single-shot paravertebral block (PVB) can be added to general anesthesia to improve analgesia. As this technique was introduced in 2014 in our centre, our aim was to retrospectively assess its clinical effects.MethodsAmong 175 patients who underwent surgery over four years (40 receiving PVB), we studied the intra-operatively administered doses of opioids and vasopressors, postoperative pain as estimated by a composite score based on the intensity scores for maximum postoperative pain and the amounts of analgesic drugs, and the report of postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV). The effect of PVB on these outcomes was tested by propensity-matched comparisons, after a propensity score based on the patient's age, body mass index, ASA and Apfel scores, was calculated. Depending on the outcomes, results are expressed as odds ratios (OR) or regression coefficients (RC), with their 95% confidence interval limits.ResultsPVB reduced the doses of intraoperative opioids (OR for comparisons between the 2nd and 3rd tercile to the 1st tercile, respectively: 0.39 (0.21; 0.67) and 0.10 (0.05; 0.21)). It increased the doses of intraoperative vasopressors (CR = 1.94 (0.89; 2.93). It reduced the composite score for postoperative pain (CR = −0.80 (−1.04; −0.56), and the occurrence of PONV (OR = 0.21 (0.14; 0.37).ConclusionsDespite a higher risk of intraoperative hypotension, single-shot PVB seems to markedly improve postoperative analgesia and reduce the amounts of opioids. This could offer many clinical advantages in this type of cancer surgery.     

临床与基础研究保留乳头乳晕乳房切除术治疗乳腺癌的安全性研究

目的 探讨保留乳头乳晕的乳房切除术治疗乳腺癌的安全性及手术技巧。方法 收集2012年5月至2017年7月武汉科技大学附属孝感医院69例乳腺癌保留乳头乳晕的乳房切除术患者的资料,分析其手术技巧。结果 69例患者术中冰冻切片诊断乳头下方腺体癌累及6例,另63例均顺利完成保留乳头乳晕的乳房切除术。18例术后发生乳头部分表皮坏死,3～6周均结痂愈合,无乳头全层坏死。术后随访8～62个月,中位随访26个月,均未出现局部复发或全身转移。结论 保留乳头乳晕的乳房切除术适用于Ⅰ、Ⅱ期患者。术前精准的病例选择、术中切缘病理评估、术中精细手术技巧在保证肿瘤切除同时,获得最佳的美容效果。     

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.

乳腺癌根治术后单纯胸壁复发放疗和胸壁再复发的预后分析

目的:探究乳腺癌根治术后单纯胸壁复发(ICWR)患者的照射野及剂量选择,同时分析胸壁再复发的预后因素。方法:回顾性分析1998—2018年间解放军总医院第五医学中心和医科院肿瘤医院收治的乳腺癌改良根治术后ICWR患者201例,患者术后均未行辅助放疗。胸壁复发后48例(73.6%)患者接受手术治疗,155例(77.1%)...     

Histopathological findings and follow-up after prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction in 100 women from families with hereditary breast cancer

Aim

To survey the histopathological abnormalities in breasts of women who have undergone risk reducing mastectomy and to evaluate the effect of this measure on future breast cancer development.

Patients/methods

Between August 1995 and October 2006 100 consecutive women with a hereditary increased risk of breast cancer underwent prophylactic mastectomy (PM) at Malmö University Hospital. Fifty of the 100 women had no previous breast cancer. Fifty were BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation carriers. All breast specimens have been examined histopathologically according to a prospective protocol. Follow-up data was collected from medical records and data in the Regional Cancer Registry.

Results

In the PM specimens abnormal lesions were found in 18 women (three with invasive cancers, eight in situ cancers and seven atypical hyperplasia). In previously healthy women lesions were more frequent after the age of 40 than among younger women (p = 0.03). BRCA mutation carriers were more likely to present with ADH (atypical ductal hyperplasia)/ALH (atypical lobular hyperplasia) compared to the non-carriers/untested cases (p = 0.01). After a median follow-up of 52 months (range 1–136 months) none of the women have developed breast cancer in the area of the prophylactically removed breast.

Conclusions

Prevalent atypical or malignant lesions are relatively a common finding in PM specimens in asymptomatic women with hereditary increased risk of breast cancer. Such findings were significantly more common above age 40 in women without previous breast cancer. The risk of newly formed breast cancer after PM is small. The clinical importance of detecting a premalignant or preinvasive lesion in the breast at PM is still unclear.     

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.     

Subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction for prevention of breast cancer for high-risk patients

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor among females in the USA, with one out of eight American females developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. The latest studies show that 212,920 new cases of invasive cancer developed in 2006, which is 2.5 times more common than the incidence of lung cancer, and that 40,970 females will die from this disease each year. Therefore, awareness of this cancer is an important health issue, with more women beginning to assess their risk of breast cancer, either informally or with instruments such as the GAIL model. The availability of genetic testing for BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 has revealed many women who are at significantly increased risk. Many aggressive surveillance programs have been developed using advanced MRI and ultrasound, and reductions in breast cancer risk of 50% or more have been proven using chemoprevention strategies with tamoxifen and raloxifene. However, many women are starting to seriously consider prophylactic mastectomy for near-total reduction of breast cancer risk. At our institution, we have developed a procedure for prophylactic subcutaneous mastectomy via an inframammary incision that spares the nipple and is combined with immediate silicone implant reconstruction with the assistance of Alloderm. In this article we will describe the procedure and some of the important issues surrounding its implementation from our experience.     

Concurrent adjuvant chemotherapy and immediate breast reconstruction with skin expanders after mastectomy for breast cancer

Background. Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) by means of skin expander is currently one of the most widely used methods of breast reconstruction in mastectomized patients. However, given that many breast cancer patients usually receive adjuvant chemotherapy, the adoption of IBR raises new questions concerning possible cumulative toxicity. The present study reports our experience in the use of concurrent adjuvant chemotherapy and immediate breast reconstruction with skin expander after mastectomy for breast cancer and the acute cumulative toxicity of the treatments. Methods. We evaluated a consecutive series of 52 breast cancer patients who have received IBR by skin expander after radical mastectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy concurrently during skin expansion between 1995 and 1998 (IBR/CT group). We identified two series of control patients treated during the same period: 51 consecutive patients undergoing radical mastectomy and IBR without adjuvant chemotherapy (IBR group) and 63 consecutive patients undergoing radical mastectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy without IBR (CT group). For each patient, we evaluated the incidence of surgical complications and chemotherapy's side effects and dose intensity. Results. The interval between surgery and the start of expander inflation was similar in IBR/CT (range 0–19, median 5 days) and IBR groups (range 0–40, median 5 days) and the timing of inflation was not influenced by chemotherapy. The overall incidence of surgical complications in patients undergoing IBR was low: seroma in eight cases, infection in one, skin necrosis in one, expander rupture in two and erythema in three. There were no statistically significant differences in the distribution of complications between the IBR/CT and IBR groups. The dose intensity of chemotherapy was similar between IBR/CT and CT groups, with a median dose intensity of 96% and 95% of the projected dose, respectively. The only statistically significant difference in terms of chemotherapy side effects (p=0.03) was that stomatitis was more frequent and intense in the CT than in the IBR/CT group. Conclusions. Concurrent treatment with IBR and adjuvant chemotherapy appears feasible and safe, it does not increase acute surgical complications or chemotherapy side effects, and does not require any changes in dose intensity or the timing of inflation.     

乳腺癌保留乳头乳晕切除即刻乳房重建术后患者生活质量的评价

目的:观察分析保留乳头乳晕乳腺切除术后即刻假体乳房重建术患者的美容效果和生活质量。方法:回顾性分析陕西省人民医院2015年5月至2016年9月收治并行保留乳头乳晕乳腺切除术后即刻假体乳房重建组（20例）与乳腺切除+前哨淋巴结活检术组（20例）的乳腺癌患者临床病理资料,术后就乳房重建的美容效果及随访1年生活质量等数据进行组间比较。结果:两组的平均年龄、TNM分期及文化程度等资料差异均无统计学意义（P＞0.05）;随访1年两组生活质量通过乳腺癌患者生命质量测定量表评价结果表明,重建组在社会/家庭状况、情感状况、功能状况、附加关注方面的得分均高于对照组,重建组显著优于对照组（P＜0.05）;而在生理状况评分方面无明显差异。结论:保留乳头乳晕乳腺切除术后即刻假体乳房重建术较乳腺切除+前哨淋巴结活检手术具有创伤小、效果良好、外形美观、生活质量高等优势,值得临床推广。     

乳腺癌改良根治术后T1-2N1期患者局部区域复发的部位分析

目的 分析乳腺癌改良根治术后T1-2N1患者的局部区域复发(LRR)部位分布,探讨放疗的照射范围。方法 1997年9月至2015年4月中国医学科学院肿瘤医院收治2472例改良根治术后T1-2N1女性乳腺癌患者,均未行新辅助治疗。1898例未行术后放疗的患者纳入本研究,分析患者的局部和区域复发部位。采用Kaplan-Meier法进行局部复发率和区域复发率计算,采用Log-Rank法对影响患者局部复发和区域复发的各因素分别进行单因素分析,纳入单因素分析P值小于0.05的因素进行Cox回归法多因素分析。结果 中位随访时间71.3个月,164例(8.6%)患者发生局部和(或)区域复发。其中复发在锁骨上106例(65%),胸壁69例(42%),腋窝39例(24%),内乳19例(12%)。多因素分析显示年龄(>45岁/≤45岁)、肿瘤位置(其他象限/内象限)、T分期(T1/T2)、腋窝阳性淋巴结数(1个/2~3个)、激素受体(阳性/阴性)是局部复发和区域复发共同的影响因素。结论 乳腺癌改良根治术后T1-2N1期患者的LRR部位主要是锁骨上,其次是胸壁,腋窝和内乳少见。影响局部和区域复发的高危因素基本相似,放疗患者建议照射锁骨上区和胸壁。     

78例乳腺癌改良根治术后pT3N0M0期患者放疗价值探讨

目的 探讨乳腺癌改良根治术后病理分期为T₃N₀期患者的术后放疗价值。方法 回顾分析1997-2014年收治的乳腺癌改良根治术后患者资料,筛选标准为女性、术后病理提示浸润性癌、肿瘤最大径>5 cm且腋窝淋巴结未见转移、未接受新辅助化疗及内分泌治疗,且无远处转移及其他第二原发癌。78例符合条件。40例(51%)接受术后放疗,67例(86%)接受辅助化疗。Kaplan-Meier法计算DFS、OS及LRR率,组间差异用Logrank法检验。结果 中位随访时间79个月(6~232个月),5年OS、DFS和LRR分别为89%、87%和2%。放疗组与未放疗组患者5年DFS分别为84%与91%(P=0.641),5年OS分别为84%与96%(P=0.126),5年LRR分别为0%和5%。仅ER/PR状态、分子分型影响患者DFS (P=0.002、0.031)。未放疗组有1例患者出现胸壁复发。结论 乳腺癌改良根治术后T₃N₀M₀期患者LRR率较低,仅ER/PR状态及分子分型影响患者DFS。在有效系统全身治疗基础上术后病理T₃N₀患者可能不需全部接受胸壁+锁骨上野放疗,但仍需大样本病例证实。     

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.     

乳腺癌改良根治术后T1-2N1期患者局部区域复发的部位分析

目的 分析乳腺癌改良根治术后T1-2N1患者的局部区域复发(LRR)部位分布,探讨放疗的照射范围。方法 1997年9月至2015年4月中国医学科学院肿瘤医院收治2472例改良根治术后T1-2N1女性乳腺癌患者,均未行新辅助治疗。1898例未行术后放疗的患者纳入本研究,分析患者的局部和区域复发部位。采用Kaplan-Meier法进行局部复发率和区域复发率计算,采用Log-Rank法对影响患者局部复发和区域复发的各因素分别进行单因素分析,纳入单因素分析P值小于0.05的因素进行Cox回归法多因素分析。结果 中位随访时间71.3个月,164例(8.6%)患者发生局部和(或)区域复发。其中复发在锁骨上106例(65%),胸壁69例(42%),腋窝39例(24%),内乳19例(12%)。多因素分析显示年龄(>45岁/≤45岁)、肿瘤位置(其他象限/内象限)、T分期(T1/T2)、腋窝阳性淋巴结数(1个/2~3个)、激素受体(阳性/阴性)是局部复发和区域复发共同的影响因素。结论 乳腺癌改良根治术后T1-2N1期患者的LRR部位主要是锁骨上,其次是胸壁,腋窝和内乳少见。影响局部和区域复发的高危因素基本相似,放疗患者建议照射锁骨上区和胸壁。