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Determining the outcomes of post-mastectomy radiation therapy delivered to the definitive implant in patients undergoing one- and two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Magill, LJ; Robertson, FP; Jell, G; Mosahebi, A; Keshtgar, M; (2017) Determining the outcomes of post-mastectomy radiation therapy delivered to the definitive implant in patients undergoing one- and two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery , 70 (10) pp. 1329-1335. 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.05.057. Green open access

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is known to increase the complication rate and implant loss in implant-based breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding the outcome of PMRT delivered to the permanent/definitive implant. METHODS: Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies involving immediate implant-based reconstruction and PMRT when delivered to the permanent implant. RESULTS: Seven studies included 2921 patients (520 PMRT, 2401 control). PMRT was associated with significant increase in capsular contracture (7 studies, 2529 patients, 494 PMRT, 2035 control, OR 10.21, 95% CI 3.74 to 27.89, p < 0.00001). In addition, PMRT was associated with a significant increase in revisional surgery (7 studies, 2921 patients, 520 PMRT, 2401 control, OR 2.18, 95% CI 1.33 to 3.57, p = 0.002) and reconstructive failure (6 studies, 2814 patients, 496 PMRT, 2318 control, OR 2.52, 95% CI 1.48 to 4.29, p+0.0007). Moreover, it was associated with a significant reduction in patient satisfaction (4 studies, 468 patients, 138 PMRT, 294 control, OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.57, p = 0.0003) and cosmetic outcome (4 studies, 1317 patients, 238 PMRT, 1009 control, OR 28, 95% CI. 0.11 to 0.67, p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis demonstrates that within the first 5 years, post implant-based reconstruction for those patients who receive PMRT, the rates of adverse events are increased, and there is a significant reduction in patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome.

Type: Article
Title: Determining the outcomes of post-mastectomy radiation therapy delivered to the definitive implant in patients undergoing one- and two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Location: Netherlands
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.05.057
Publisher version: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2017.05.057
Language: English
Additional information: © 2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, Complications, Cosmetic outcome, Implant reconstruction, Radiotherapy, Breast Implantation, Breast Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Long Term Adverse Effects, Mammaplasty, Mastectomy, Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care), Patient Satisfaction, Postoperative Complications, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Surgery and Interventional Sci
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Surgery and Interventional Sci > Department of Surgical Biotechnology
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1567531
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