Comparison of long-term outcomes of breast conservation and reconstruction after mastectomy using BREAST-Q.

Aims: Patients' post-operative wellbeing determines the impact and effectiveness of breast reshaping and reconstruction procedures. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare four different types of breast reconstruction: bilateral therapeutic mammaplasty, DIEP flap, ELD with immediate lipomodelling and implant-based reconstruction using BREAST-Q.

Methods: Patients who underwent breast reconstruction by one of the above-mentioned methods were identified from a retrospective register and sent BREAST-Q questionnaires.

Preoperative implant selection for two stage breast reconstruction with 3D imaging.

Implants used for two-stage breast reconstruction are selected exclusively on the basis of the directly measured linear parameters. Therefore, the relevant implant is not always chosen despite the wide range of available products. The aim was to analyze the clinical usefulness of three-dimensional (3D) imaging in the breast implant selection.

Breast reconstruction with the denervated latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap.

Objective: To analyze clinical implications of the thoracodorsal nerve division in the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap breast reconstruction.

Patients And Methods: Prospective cohort study was conducted on 29 patients. Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap was performed unilaterally in 20 patients or bilaterally in 9 women (38 breasts).

Congenital smooth muscle hamartoma of the nipple: a case report.

Background: Hamartoma is a benign developmental disorder. This focal malformation is composed of mature tissues normally observed in a given organ but randomly distributed, often in disturbed quantitative ratio, with growth rate similar to that of the surrounding tissues. Congenital smooth muscle hamartoma presents as flesh-colored or variably pigmented plaque or macule.

Implant-based augmentation mammaplasty following breast conservation surgery.

Background: Implant-based augmentation mammaplasty following breast-conserving cancer therapy (BCT) and radiotherapy has previously been cautioned against given concerns over complications and potential occult recurrence.

Methods: All patients who underwent BCT and radiotherapy followed by implant-based augmentation mammaplasty were included in the study. Retrospective case-note analysis was performed.