S Doddi1, T Singhal, A Kasem, A Desai. 1. Department of General Surgery, Princess Royal university Hospital, Farnborough, UK. sdoddi@nhs.net
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Skin sparing mastectomies (SSMs) represent a surgical approach that preserves the natural skin envelope of the breast and, when combined with immediate reconstruction, offers a good cosmetic outcome. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the risk of local recurrence (LR) in this series with the known rate of recurrence following a conventional mastectomy. METHODS: A total of 108 patients with breast cancer who underwent an SSM and immediate breast reconstruction over a 6-year period were reviewed. RESULTS: A follow-up of more than eight years showed that three patients (2.78%) had developed LR. CONCLUSIONS: The rate of LR is low with SSMs and is comparable to that seen with conventional mastectomies.
INTRODUCTION: Skin sparing mastectomies (SSMs) represent a surgical approach that preserves the natural skin envelope of the breast and, when combined with immediate reconstruction, offers a good cosmetic outcome. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the risk of local recurrence (LR) in this series with the known rate of recurrence following a conventional mastectomy. METHODS: A total of 108 patients with breast cancer who underwent an SSM and immediate breast reconstruction over a 6-year period were reviewed. RESULTS: A follow-up of more than eight years showed that three patients (2.78%) had developed LR. CONCLUSIONS: The rate of LR is low with SSMs and is comparable to that seen with conventional mastectomies.
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