Objective Measurement of Cosmetic Outcomes of Breast Conserving Therapy Using BCCT.core.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate objective cosmetic outcomes and factors related to breast-conserving therapy (BCT) using the BCCT.core software.

Materials and methods

Fifty-one patients who received BCT with informed consent were evaluated using the BCCT.core software. Patients were divided into two groups based on the BCCT score: excellent or good (n=42) vs. fair or poor (n=9). Analysis of clinical factors was performed to determine factors affecting cosmetic outcomes.

Results

The objective cosmetic outcome of BCT measured using the BCCT.core software was excellent in 10% of patients, good in 72%, and fair in 18%. None of the patients were classified as poor outcome. Tumor characteristics, systemic adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy and hormonal therapy)

SUBMITTER: Yu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4843745 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature