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

Sari, SEZİN; Guler, Ozan; GÜLTEKİN, MELİS; Yildirim, Berna; Onal, Cem; ÖZYİĞİT, GÖKHAN; YILDIZ, FERAH

doi:10.1016/j.clbc.2019.04.002

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 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 19 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2019
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clbc.2019.04.002
Title of Journal : CLINICAL BREAST CANCER

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.