Implementation of vacuum-assisted excision as a management option for benign and high-risk breast lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Previous studies have shown that vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) is a safe and effective alternative for surgical excision (SE) of benign breast lesions. However, the use of VAE in high-risk lesions is controversial and guidelines are ambiguous. This study describes the impact of the implementation of VAE in terms of management and outcomes compared to a cohort before implementation.

Methods

A single centre retrospective study with two cohorts: 'before' and 'after' implementation of VAE was performed. All patients with a benign or high-risk lesion treated by VAE or SE between 2016 and 2019 were included. Excision, complication, and upgrade rates were compared between both cohorts. Cox regression was used for the evaluation of recurrences and re-excisions.

Results

SUBMITTER: van de Voort EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10321268 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature