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Introdução: A indicação da mastectomia contralateral profilática (MCP) tem aumentado nos últimos anos nas pacientes fora do grupo de alto risco, apesar de seu benefício oncológico controverso em relação à sobrevida. A possibilidade da reconstrução mamária é um dos fatores mais importantes desse aumento. O objetivo é avaliar pacientes submetidas à MCP quanto às indicações e complicações após a reconstrução imediata. Método: Avaliação das pacientes submetidas à reconstrução mamária imediata após mastectomia terapêutica e MCP quanto às indicações e complicações. Resultados: Das 13 pacientes do estudo, apenas 4 apresentavam indicação de MCP por alto risco (forte história familiar). As outras indicações foram busca pela simetria, controle da ansiedade em relação à nova neoplasia e risco acumulado pela idade. Ocorreram apenas complicações menores, sem necessidade de reoperação em 4 das 13 pacientes (30,76%) e num total de 26 mamas reconstruídas foram registradas 8 complicações (30,76%). Conclusão: A realização da MCP tem aumentado, sendo que as indicações transcendem o ponto de vista oncológico, com impacto direto na atuação do cirurgião plástico quanto aos aspectos que envolvem a reconstrução, tanto no planejamento quanto suas complicações.
Introduction: Prophylactic contralateral mastectomy (PCM) has been increasingly indicated in recent years for patients outside of the high-risk group, although its cancer benefit in terms of survival remains controversial. The possibility of breast reconstruction is one of the most important factors for this indication. The objective of this study was to evaluate the indications and complications after immediate breast reconstruction in patients who underwent PCM. Method: Indications and complications were evaluated in patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction after therapeutic mastectomy and PCM. Results: Of the 13 patients in the study, only 4 had a high-risk indication for PCM (strong family history). The other indications were desire for symmetry, control of anxiety related to neoplasm recurrence, and age-related risk. Only minor complications occurred, without a need for reoperation, in 4 of the 13 patients (30.76%). Eight complications (30.76%) in 26 reconstructed breasts were recorded. Conclusion: The number of PCM procedures has been increasing and the indications transcend the oncological point of view, directly influencing the performance of plastic surgeons with respect to the planning and complications of breast reconstruction.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Postoperative Complications/rehabilitation , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Breast Neoplasms/complications , Mastectomy, Subcutaneous/adverse effects , Mastectomy, Subcutaneous/methods , Mastectomy, Subcutaneous/rehabilitation , Mammaplasty/methods , Mammaplasty/rehabilitation , Breast Implantation/adverse effects , Breast Implantation/methods , Postoperative Complications , Surgery, Plastic , Breast Neoplasms , Mastectomy, Subcutaneous , Risk Factors , Mammaplasty , Breast Implantation , Plastic Surgery ProceduresABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Although use of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap associated with the Biodimensional anatomical expander implant system (McGhan 150) is a reliable technique, little information has been available regarding clinical outcome following periareolar skin-sparing mastectomy reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility of the technique, surgical planning, and its outcome following skin-sparing mastectomy. METHODS: Thirty-two patients underwent immediate unilateral latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap/Biodimensional anatomical expander implant system breast reconstruction. Mean follow-up was 18 months. The technique was indicated in patients with small- or moderate-volume breasts with or without ptosis, in whom the use of abdominal flaps was precluded. Flap and donor-site complications were evaluated. Information on anesthetic results and patient satisfaction was collected. RESULTS: Seventy-two percent had tumors measuring 2 cm or less (T1) and 78 percent were stage 0 and I according to American Joint Committee on Cancer criteria. Breast skin complications occurred in 9.4 percent. Two patients presented small breast skin necrosis, and in one patient, a wound dehiscence was observed. Donor-site complications, all represented by seroma, occurred in 12.5 percent. The cosmetic result was considered good or very good in 84.4 percent, and the majority of patients were either very satisfied or satisfied. No local recurrences were observed. All complications except two were treated by conservative means. CONCLUSIONS: The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap/Biodimensional anatomical expander implant system is a simple and reliable technique for periareolar skin-sparing mastectomy reconstruction. Success depends on patient selection, coordinated planning with the oncologic surgeon, and careful intraoperative and postoperative management.