Exploring Breast Reconstruction in Late-stage Breast Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy improves quality of life for breast cancer patients. As more late-stage patients undergo reconstruction, it is essential to understand how treatment regimens and radiation impact outcomes. This study compared early- and late-stage breast cancer patients, examining comorbidities, reconstructive details, complications, and satisfaction.

Methods

A total of 989 patients (903 early-stage; 86 late-stage) who underwent breast reconstruction between January 2011 and February 2025 were reviewed. Cancer staging followed the National Cancer Institute definitions: early-stage (I-IIIA) and late-stage (IIIB-IV).

Results

Late-stage patients had higher rates of diabetes (P = 0.003), neoadjuvant chemotherapy (P < 0.001),

SUBMITTER: Haddock NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711366 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature