Author:
Ng Cho Ee,Pieri Andrew,Fasih Tarannum
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) such as StratticeTM are increasingly used in UK during implant-based reconstruction. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the compatibility of radiotherapy treatment in pre- and post-reconstructed breasts. The aims of this study are to audit the rates of radiation induced complications in patients who underwent breast reconstruction using StratticeTM and establish whether there is an association between timing of radiotherapy and complication rates.
Methods
Retrospective data collection was performed for all patients who underwent skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate or delayed StratticeTM-based reconstruction, and received pre- or post-reconstruction radiotherapy from July 2010 to November 2014.
Results
The age ranged from 33 to 78 years (mean age 51 ± 10.6) with a mean follow-up time of 21 months. There were 25 StratticeTM-based reconstructions performed. Sixteen had delayed reconstruction, and 9 had skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. There were 4 (16 %) abandoned procedures due to inability to stretch the mastectomy flap secondary to poor skin compliance. Two women (8 %) presented 4 and 9 months later with wound breakdown. One case (4 %) developed severe capsular contracture following radiotherapy post-reconstruction and 1 case (4 %) of implant rupture. There were no episodes of extrusion or implant infection. Overall complication rates were 32 %. The majority (75 %) of complications occurred in breasts reconstructed post-radiotherapy; however, this is not significant when analysed using chi-square (p = 0.43).
Conclusions
Our evidence suggests that there is no difference in complication rates in pre- and post-radiation individuals; this would suggest that implant-based reconstruction using StratticeTM should not be an absolute contraindication in pre- or post-radiotherapy patients. However, when planning these procedures, it is paramount that the increased risks are emphasised to patients in order to better manage patient expectation in cases where complications arise.
Level of Evidence: Level III, risk / prognostic study.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Cited by
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