Open AccessPartial Mastectomy and M. Latissimus Dorsi Reconstruction for Radiation‐induced Fibrosis After Breast‐conserving Cancer Therapy
Author(s) -
Geel Albertus N.,
Lans Titia E.,
Haen Roel,
Tjong Joe Wai Rudi,
MenkePluijmers Marian B. E.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.115
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1432-2323
pISSN - 0364-2313
DOI - 10.1007/s00268-010-0911-8
Subject(s) - medicine , mastectomy , breast cancer , radiation therapy , breast reconstruction , surgery , total mastectomy , cancer , fibrosis
Background Patients with severe complaints of radiation‐induced fibrosis after breast‐conserving therapy and not responding to conservative therapy, were treated by partial mastectomy and m. latissimus dorsi reconstruction. Method To determine the feasibility and outcome of this approach, a retrospective study of nine patients was carried out. Results After a mean follow‐up of 46 months, eight of the nine patients experienced improvement of their complaints and shape of the breast. In only one case did the procedure fail, as evidenced by continuation of all complaints. Conclusions Partial mastectomy and m. latissimus dorsi reconstruction is the ultimate option in the treatment of radiation fibrosis. The procedure is safe with satisfying results.