M V Meyer-Marcotty1, J Hankiss, M Flügel, J Redeker. 1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Plastische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover, Replantationszentrum, Schwerbrandverletztenzentrum Niedersachsen, Hannover, Deutschland. Maxmeyermarcotty@gmx.de
Abstract
BACKGROUND: [corrected] The rate of breast reconstructions after mastectomy because of breast carcinoma has not been thoroughly studied, based on a representatively large data pool. METHODS: We analyzed the data of 4,335 patients with breast carcinoma from 16 hospitals together with the German Breast Center (Westdeutsches Brustcentrum). RESULTS: Of the studied patients, 34% (1,488 of 4,335) had mastectomies. Breast reconstruction was performed in 13% (197) of those with mastectomy. None of the 197 with breast reconstruction was operated on by a plastic surgeon or had a microsurgical reconstructive procedure (free flap). CONCLUSION: The aim of this study is to increase the number of breast reconstructions after mastectomy, including microsurgical procedures, and to improve cooperation between gynecologists and plastic surgeons.
BACKGROUND: [corrected] The rate of breast reconstructions after mastectomy because of breast carcinoma has not been thoroughly studied, based on a representatively large data pool. METHODS: We analyzed the data of 4,335 patients with breast carcinoma from 16 hospitals together with the German Breast Center (Westdeutsches Brustcentrum). RESULTS: Of the studied patients, 34% (1,488 of 4,335) had mastectomies. Breast reconstruction was performed in 13% (197) of those with mastectomy. None of the 197 with breast reconstruction was operated on by a plastic surgeon or had a microsurgical reconstructive procedure (free flap). CONCLUSION: The aim of this study is to increase the number of breast reconstructions after mastectomy, including microsurgical procedures, and to improve cooperation between gynecologists and plastic surgeons.
Authors: S S Kroll; A Khoo; S E Singletary; F C Ames; B G Wang; G P Reece; M J Miller; G R Evans; G L Robb Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg Date: 1999-08 Impact factor: 4.730
Authors: Delphine Héquet; Kevin Zarca; Sylvie Dolbeault; Benoît Couturaud; Charlotte Ngô; Virgine Fourchotte; Anne De La Rochefordière; Jean-Guillaume Féron; Alfred Fitoussi; Catherine Bélichard; Fabien Reyal; Fatima Laki; David Hajage; Brigitte Sigal; Bernard Asselain; Séverine Alran Journal: Springerplus Date: 2013-07-18