Radiotherapy After Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

Sari S., Guler O. C., GÜLTEKİN M., Yildirim B. A., Onal C., ÖZYİĞİT G., ...More

CLINICAL BREAST CANCER, vol.19, no.5, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clbc.2019.04.002
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL BREAST CANCER
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We aimed to evaluate the cosmetic results of radiotherapy in 170 breast cancer patients after implant-based reconstruction. Cosmetic results were excellent or fair in most patients after radiotherapy. However, bolus use, lymphatic irradiation, and the volume receiving at least 110% of the prescribed dose being >1% significantly deteriorated the outcomes.