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Radiation and breast reconstruction: Algorithmic approach and evidence‐based outcomes
Author(s) -
ElSabawi Bassim,
Carey Joseph N.,
Hagopian Thomas M.,
Sbitany Hani,
Patel Ketan M.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.24143
Subject(s) - medicine , breast reconstruction , radiation therapy , breast cancer , implant , medical physics , surgery , general surgery , cancer
Postmastectomy radiation (PMRT) in the setting of immediate breast reconstruction has been associated with increased complications and poorer aesthetic outcomes for both autologous and implant reconstructions. Many centers have attempted to mitigate the deleterious effects associated with radiation by implementing an algorithmic approach to breast reconstruction. Although the literature regarding the optimal timing of radiotherapy and breast reconstruction remains controversial, reported outcomes following various algorithms have been encouraging and warrant further consideration. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:906–912 . © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.