Breast Reconstruction Trends in the Setting of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: Analysis of Practices among Plastic Surgeons in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Radiation is an integral part of breast cancer therapy. The ideal type and timing of breast reconstruction with relation to radiation delivery are not well established. The study aimed to identify reconstructive practices among American plastic surgeons in the setting of pre- and postmastectomy radiation.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery was performed. Practice/demographic information and breast reconstruction protocols were queried. Univariate descriptive statistics were calculated, and outcomes were compared across cohorts with χ² and Fischer exact tests.

Results

Overall, 477 plastic surgeons averaging 16.3 years in practice were surveyed. With respect to types of reconstruction, all options were well represen

SUBMITTER: Khavanin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9937102 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature