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 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

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.