Association of the Implant Surface Texture Used in Reconstruction With Breast Cancer Recurrence.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The potential association between breast implant-related anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and implant texture has raised concerns about the additional unexpected adverse effects of textured implants, including potentially adverse outcomes for other cancers. In addition to the risk of developing BIA-ALCL, breast cancer survivors may worry about whether the type of implant inserted is associated with recurrence of their original cancer-an issue for which little evidence currently exists.

Objective

To evaluate the oncologic outcomes of breast cancer according to the surface type of implants used for reconstruction and to identify the independent factors associated with breast cancer recurrence and survival, including implant surface type.

Design, setting,

SUBMITTER: Lee KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7542523 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature