Simple oncoplastic breast defect closure improves long-term cosmetic outcome of breast conserving surgery for breast cancer: A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast conserving surgery (BCS) is associated with unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes in up to 30% of patients, carrying psychological and quality-of-life implications. This study compares long-term cosmetic outcomes after BCS for breast cancer with v without simple oncoplastic defect closure.

Methods

A randomised controlled trial was performed, recruiting patients who underwent BCS over four years and randomising to the "reshaping" group (closure of excision defect with mobilised breast tissue; n = 124) and to the "control" group (no attempt at defect closure; n = 109). The estimated excision volume (EEV) was <20% of breast volume (BV) in both groups. Photography and breast retraction assessment (BRA) were recorded preoperatively. Cosmetic outcomes were blindly a

SUBMITTER: Hadjittofi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9356147 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature