Multicentre study of patient-reported and clinical outcomes following immediate and delayed Autologous Breast Reconstruction And Radiotherapy (ABRAR study).

Background: Timing of autologous breast reconstruction in patients requiring adjuvant radiotherapy remains contentious. The primary objective of this study was to assess clinical and patient reported outcomes in immediate reconstruction with radiotherapy compared to delayed reconstruction after radiotherapy, the two relevant clinical pathways for patients who need radiotherapy.

Methods: This retrospective UK multi-centre study grouped patients into three categories: immediate reconstruction with post-operative radiotherapy (IBR); delayed reconstruction after radiotherapy (DBR); control group of immediate reconstruction without radiotherapy (noRT).

Comparing oncoplastic breast conserving surgery with mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction: Case-matched patient reported outcomes.

Background: Oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (OBCS) allows women who may otherwise have mastectomy and immediate reconstruction (MxIR) the choice to conserve their breast yet avoid deformity. We compared the outcome of these options.

Methods: Two cohorts meeting study criteria were identified from prospectively audited series of women undergoing OBCS or MxIR.