Factors associated to breast implants and breastfeeding. / Fatores associados à mamoplastia de aumento e o aleitamento materno.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between the surgical characteristics of breast implants, time elapsed since surgery, access route, implant placement and implanted volume and variables related to breastfeeding, type, first 'milk let-down', breast engorgement, pain, lesion, milk production and use of galactagogues. METHOD: A prospective cohort carried out during the hospital stay (12 to 72 hours after delivery), home care (5thto 7thday after delivery) and telephone contact (between the 30thand 32ndday postpartum) of 115 postpartum women with breast implants between 2015 and 2017. RESULTS: The first evaluation identified more frequent use of oral galactagogues (p=0.029) by puerperal women with prepectoral implants, and of oxytocin spray by those with implants up to 270 ml (p=0.040). The second evaluation showed a higher pain score among those with prepectoral implants (p=0.046). Around the 30thday postpartum, the presence of nipple lesion (p=0.021), pain (p=0.025) and a higher pain score (p=0.039) was more frequent among those with mammoplasty performed less than 10 years ago. CONCLUSION: The presence of pain and a higher pain score, the occurrence of lesion and the use of oral and nasal galactagogues were associated with implant placement, implant size and time elapsed since surgery.

Mamoplastia de aumento: correlação entre o planejamento cirúrgico e as taxas de complicações pós-operatórias / Breast augmentation: correlation between surgical planning and complication rates after surgery

INTRODUÇÃO: Os implantes mamários continuam sendo uma opção muito popular tanto para pacientes de cirurgia plástica estética quanto reconstrutora. Existem múltiplos fatores que podem afetar os resultados de cirurgias com implante mamário. Um adequado planejamento sobre o posicionamento da incisão, necessidade de associar mastopexia, plano de inserção e modelo do implante aumentam a probabilidade de resultados adequados e minimizam a necessidade de tratamento cirúrgico secundário. Estudo realizado para descrever a experiência do serviço de Cirurgia Plástica do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre entre 2011 e 2016 correlacionando o planejamento cirúrgico realizado com as taxas de complicações e reintervenção cirúrgica. MÉTODOS: Coorte retrospectiva que analisou os pacientes submetidos a implantes mamários no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre entre 2011 e 2016, sendo incluídos somente casos de mamoplastia de aumento estética, associada ou não à mastopexia. Todos os pacientes tiveram seu prontuário analisado; posteriormente, realizou-se uma ligação telefônica para complementar as informações do questionário. Finalizou-se com uma consulta com um cirurgião plástico do serviço, que examinou a paciente e confirmou os dados coletados para o questionário, não sendo em nenhum caso o cirurgião assistente. RESULTADOS: Não há diferença significativa entre a variação no planejamento cirúrgico e a incidência de complicações. CONCLUSÃO: Ainda não há consenso quanto à melhor via de acesso e plano do implante mamário, sendo necessários estudos comparando as diferentes rotinas de cada serviço. No momento os melhores resultados ainda são baseados numa rotina sistematizada, dissecção cirúrgica precisa e contaminação mínima.

INTRODUCTION: Breast implants remain a very popular option both for aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeries. A number of factors can affect the results of breast implant surgeries. The adequate planning on incision placement, need to associate mastopexy, insertion plane, and implant model increase the likelihood of adequate outcomes and reduce the need for secondary surgical treatment. This study describes the experience of a Plastic Surgery Service at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre from 2011 to 2016 by correlating surgical planning with complication rates and surgical reintervention. METHODS: A retrospective cohort that analyzed patients who underwent breast implants at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre between 2011 and 2016, and included only cases of aesthetic breast augmentation, associated or not with mastopexy. All patients had their records analyzed, and after that an interview by phone was conducted to complement the information of the questionnaire. The analyzed was concluded with an appointment with a plastic surgeon of the service who examined the patient and confirmed the data collected for the questionnaire. No patients was evaluated by the assistant surgeon in last examination. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between variation in surgical planning and incidence of complications. CONCLUSION: Still, no consensus exists regarding the best access route and plan for the breast implant. Further studies are necessary to compare the different routines of each service. Currently, best results are still based on routine systematization, precise surgical dissection and minimal contamination.

Patient-reported outcomes measured by BREAST-Q after implant-based breast reconstruction: A cross-sectional controlled study in Brazilian patients.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess patient-reported outcomes of breast reconstruction with implants, using the BREAST-Q, in the late postoperative period. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 114 women previously operated due to breast cancer, in the late postoperative period (range 6-24 months) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study, and were allocated to either the mastectomy group (MG, n = 57) or reconstruction group (RG, n = 57). Patients in MG and RG, respectively, completed the Brazilian versions of Mastectomy and Reconstruction Modules of the BREAST-Q. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 46.6 and 44.3 years in MG and RG, respectively. All patients underwent chemotherapy and 6% and 11% of patients underwent radiotherapy in MG and RG, respectively. Patients in the RG reported higher satisfaction with surgical outcome (P < 0.0001). However, no significant between-group differences were found in physical and sexual well-being, or satisfaction with the plastic surgeon, medical team, and office staff. CONCLUSION: Breast reconstruction with implants increased patient satisfaction with the surgical outcome, but did not influence patients' physical and sexual well-being or their satisfaction with the treatment received.

Complicações em reconstrução mamária total em pacientes mastectomizadas por câncer de mama: análise comparativa de longo prazo quanto a influência de técnica, tempo de cirurgia, momento da reconstrução e tratamento adjuvante / Complications in total breast reconstruction in patients treated for breast cancer: long-term comparative analysis of the influence of the technique, operative time, timing of reconstruction, and adjuvant treatment

INTRODUÇÃO: Algumas técnicas de reconstrução total de mama, independentemente de sua complexidade, apresentam complicações específicas, com diferentes graus de morbidade. Com base nessas informações, o objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as complicações mais frequentes apresentadas pelas principais técnicas de reconstrução mamária e compará-las a relevantes variáveis independentes. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional tipo coorte transversal, realizado por meio de revisão de prontuários médicos de pacientes que tiveram suas mamas totalmente reconstruídas após mastectomia por câncer de mama, no período de janeiro de 2007 a dezembro de 2009, com tempo mínimo de seguimento pós-operatório de 3 anos. Os dados coletados, como momento da intervenção, técnicas de reconstrução, tempo de cirurgia e tratamento adjuvante, foram estatisticamente relacionados à presença de complicações. RESULTADOS: Das 48 reconstruções mamárias totais analisadas, a técnica com expansor seguido pela troca por implante mamário foi a que apresentou menor prevalência de complicação em relação às outras técnicas (16,7%; P < 0,000). Algumas técnicas apresentaram complicações específicas. O tempo cirúrgico do retalho transverso do músculo reto abdominal (TRAM; 363,57 ± 59,91 minutos) foi significativamente maior que das técnicas com materiais aloplásticos (155,71 ± 38,02 minutos; P = 0,01), mas semelhante ao do grande dorsal (309,69 ± 77,66 minutos). O tempo de cirurgia, o momento da intervenção cirúrgica e o tipo de tratamento adjuvante não apresentaram relação com a incidência de complicações. CONCLUSÕES: Cada técnica empregada tem sua indicação, contraindicação e complicação e a aplicação de cada técnica deve ser individualizada, baseando-se em características individuais da paciente, a fim de se obter um melhor resultado, evitando complicações a curto e longo prazos.

INTRODUCTION: Some techniques for total reconstruction of the breast, regardless of complexity, present specific complications, with varying degrees of morbidity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the most frequent complications of the main techniques used for breast reconstruction, and to compare these complications to the relevant independent variables. METHODS: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted by reviewing the medical records of patients who had their breasts completely rebuilt after a mastectomy due to breast cancer from January 2007 to December 2009, with a minimum postoperative follow-up of 3 years. The data collected, such as the timing of the intervention, reconstruction techniques, operative time, and adjuvant treatment, were statistically related to the presence of complications. RESULTS: Of the 48 total breast reconstructions analyzed, the technique in which expanders were used followed by replacement with implants showed the lowest prevalence of complications (16.7%, P < 0.000). Some techniques showed specific complications. The operative time for transplantation of transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap (363.57 ± 59.91 min) was significantly higher than that required for techniques using alloplastic materials (155.71 ± 38.02 min, P = 0.01), but similar to that for the latissimus dorsi flap (309.69 ± 77.66 min). The operative time, timing of surgical intervention, and type of adjuvant treatment did not correlate with the incidence of complications. CONCLUSIONS: Each technique has its indications, contraindications, and complications. The application of each technique should be individualized on the basis of the individual characteristics of the patient to obtain better results, avoiding short- and long-term complications.

Reconstrução mamária de resgate: a importância dos retalhos miocutâneos / Salvage breast reconstruction: the importance of myocutaneous flaps

INTRODUÇÃO: A reconstrução mamária pode apresentar um resultado estético insatisfatório ou complicações que comprometam o resultado final. Nesses casos, pode-se realizar a reconstrução mamária de resgate, que é definida como uma revisão completa de uma reconstrução prévia, em caso de resultado insatisfatório ou falha da primeira reconstrução. Este trabalho tem como objetivo reportar a experiência dos autores na realização da reconstrução mamária de resgate pós-mastectomia por câncer de mama. MÉTODO: Estudo retrospectivo de prontuários de pacientes submetidas a reconstrução mamária de resgate, no período de março de 2002 a março de 2012. RESULTADOS: Foram identificados 57 casos de reconstrução mamária de resgate. Com relação à cirurgia inicial, 20 foram realizadas com próteses, 16 com retalho miocutâneo do músculo reto abdominal (TRAM), 11 com expansores, 6 cirurgias conservadoras e 4 com retalho miocutâneo do músculo grande dorsal (RGD). A principal causa de falha das reconstruções foi por motivos estéticos, seguida de necrose, contratura capsular e infecção e/ou exposição de implantes. A reconstrução de resgate foi realizada em 27 pacientes com emprego de RGD (P < 0,0001), em 16, com TRAM, e em 14, com material aloplástico. Em 57,9% dos casos, o cirurgião que realizou a reconstrução de resgate não foi o cirurgião da reconstrução inicial. CONCLUSÕES: A maioria das cirurgias que apresentaram resultados insatisfatórios foi realizada com materiais aloplásticos, sendo a principal causa o aspecto estético deficiente. As reconstruções de resgate foram realizadas principalmente com retalhos miocutâneos e por profissionais diferentes da primeira cirurgia. Os retalhos miocutâneos apresentam boa aplicabilidade nas reconstruções de resgate, por fornecerem tecido sadio e bem vascularizado a uma área manipulada previamente.

INTRODUCTION: Breast reconstruction can present an unsatisfactory aesthetic result or complications that could compromise the final result. In such cases, surgeons can perform salvage breast reconstruction, which is defined as a complete revision of a previous reconstruction in the case of failure or an unsatisfactory result from the first reconstruction. This study aims to report the authors' experience in performing salvage breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. METHODS: This was a retrospective study of medical records of patients who underwent salvage breast reconstruction from March 2002 to March 2012. RESULTS: We identified 57 cases of salvage breast reconstruction. Twenty initial surgeries were performed with prostheses, 16 with transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps (TRAMs), 11 with expanders, 4 with conservative methods, and 6 with myocutaneous latissimus dorsi muscle flaps (LDMFs). The main cause of reconstruction failure was aesthetic, followed by necrosis, capsular contracture, and implant infection and/or exposure. Salvage reconstruction was performed using LDMF in 27 patients (P < 0.0001), TRAM in 16, and alloplastic material in 14 patients. In 57.9% of cases, the surgeon who performed the salvage reconstruction did not perform the initial reconstruction. CONCLUSIONS: Most surgeries that had unsatisfactory results, mainly because of poor aesthetics, were performed using alloplastic materials. Salvage reconstructions were performed primarily using myocutaneous flaps by professionals other than those who performed the initial surgery. These flaps have good applicability in salvage reconstructions because they provide healthy and well-vascularized tissue in a previously operated area.

Review of 1,447 breast augmentation patients using PERTHESE silicone implants.

INTRODUCTION: A survey of surgeons in Brazil on their experience with PERTHESE silicone breast implants was performed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Surgeons that used PERTHESE implants between 2002 and 2008 were surveyed on the shape and volume of the implants used, surgical incision site, surgical plane of insertion, key postoperative complications, and surgeon and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: The survey had a response rate of 20%, with ten surgeons reporting data on 1447 patients. The majority of the implants used were 200-300 cc, round, and high profile. Preference for the traditional inframammary incision site (47% of patients) was favored over transaxillary (33%) and periareolar (19%), and both subglandular (55%) and submuscular (44%) planes of insertion were used. Over 97% of surgeons and patients were satisfied with the results and surgeons indicated that the implants were easy to use. CONCLUSIONS: This review demonstrates that these implants are safe, maybe easier to introduce than other implants, and result in a high level of surgeon and patient satisfaction.

Polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants used for 18 years.

This study aimed to present an update on the use of polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants. After 18 years of experience using these implants and 1,257 surgically treated patients, the authors can draw some new conclusions. Their postoperative follow-up evaluation of 300 patients for 5 years, 250 patients for 10 years, and 180 patients for 15 years has shown the lowest incidence of fibrous capsular contraction (1%) with these implants.

Planejamento das plásticas mamárias: proposta de uma nova classificação da biotipologia das mamas / Mammary plastic arts planning: new classification of mammary shapes

O objetivo do presente trabalho é relatar a conduta adotada no diagnóstico e planejamento do tratamento das diversas alterações das formas das mamas. Inicialmente classificou-se as mamas em 7 tipos básicos, com subtipos A e B, exceto para os tipos 2, 6 e 7, que apresentaram características próprias. Indicando se procedimentos específicos para cada um dos tipos mamários. Foram incluídos neste estudo, pacientes com idades variando de 16 a 70 anos, submetidas à cirurgias mamárias no período de 1991 a 2006.Todas as pacientes foram operadas pelo mesmo cirurgião, em hospitais diferentes e com equipes anestesiológicas diferentes.

The present work goal is to relate the conduct adopted in the diagnostics and planning of treatment for the several alterations of the breast. It initially classified the breasts in 7 basic types, with subtypes A and B, except for the Types 2, 6 and 7, that presented own characteristics indicating specific procedures for each one of mammary types. In this study were going included patients with ages varying of 16 to 70 years, submitted the mammary surgeries in the period of 1991 to 2006. All the patients were going opera ed by the surgeon, in different hospitals and with different team of anesthesia.