Use of PEAK PlasmaBlade in implant-based breast reconstruction and radiotherapy: new strategy to reduce complications.
Implant-based breast reconstruction
PEAK PlasmaBlade
acellular dermal matrix
breast reconstruction and radiotherapy
capsular contracture
complications in breast reconstruction
Journal
Tumori
ISSN: 2038-2529
Titre abrégé: Tumori
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0111356
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2023
Feb 2023
Historique:
pubmed:
2
11
2021
medline:
3
2
2023
entrez:
1
11
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Implant-based breast reconstruction in the setting of radiotherapy often leads to higher complications rates (mainly capsular contracture and wound dehiscence) and poor cosmetic outcomes. We hypothesized that the combination of pulsed-electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade (a pulsed radiofrequency electrosurgery) and acellular dermal matrix Veritas® in postmastectomy radiotherapy implant-based breast reconstruction could result in lower complications rate, better reconstructive results, and patient satisfaction. A prospective observational study focused on the use of PEAK PlasmaBlade in implant-based breast reconstruction and radiotherapy was carried out in the Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Unit at Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milano between December 2017 and 2019 (2017-2018: enrollment; 2018-2019: follow-up). Patient demographics were queried and complication rates and patient and surgeon satisfaction were assessed. A total of 88 patients were enrolled; 2 patients received bilateral reconstruction, leading to a total of 90 procedures. Sixty-two women received contralateral symmetrization. Seroma was the most frequent minor complication (8.8%); implant exposure was the most recorded among major complications (5.5%). Preoperative lipofilling was the most substantial protective factor for preventing complications ( Our protocol results in low rates of surgical complications and a high level of patient and surgeon satisfaction although longer follow-up is needed.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
UNASSIGNED
Implant-based breast reconstruction in the setting of radiotherapy often leads to higher complications rates (mainly capsular contracture and wound dehiscence) and poor cosmetic outcomes. We hypothesized that the combination of pulsed-electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade (a pulsed radiofrequency electrosurgery) and acellular dermal matrix Veritas® in postmastectomy radiotherapy implant-based breast reconstruction could result in lower complications rate, better reconstructive results, and patient satisfaction.
METHODS
UNASSIGNED
A prospective observational study focused on the use of PEAK PlasmaBlade in implant-based breast reconstruction and radiotherapy was carried out in the Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Unit at Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milano between December 2017 and 2019 (2017-2018: enrollment; 2018-2019: follow-up). Patient demographics were queried and complication rates and patient and surgeon satisfaction were assessed.
RESULTS
UNASSIGNED
A total of 88 patients were enrolled; 2 patients received bilateral reconstruction, leading to a total of 90 procedures. Sixty-two women received contralateral symmetrization. Seroma was the most frequent minor complication (8.8%); implant exposure was the most recorded among major complications (5.5%). Preoperative lipofilling was the most substantial protective factor for preventing complications (
CONCLUSIONS
UNASSIGNED
Our protocol results in low rates of surgical complications and a high level of patient and surgeon satisfaction although longer follow-up is needed.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34719290
doi: 10.1177/03008916211056072
doi:
Types de publication
Observational Study
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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