A New Surgical Modality for Breast Reconstruction in Patients with Breast Cancer: a Case Report and Literature Review

Overview

Journal Gland Surg

Publisher AME Publishing Company

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2023 Oct 16

PMID 37842525

Authors

Jiaqi Liu

Guijin He

Huihui Zhang

Maya Mazuwin Yahya

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Abstract

Background: Breast preservation can considerably improve the postoperative living quality of breast cancer patients. Through this study, we proposed a novel, safe, and effective surgical modality for breast preservation in patients with early breast cancer.

Case Description: Herein, we present a case report of a patient with early-stage breast cancer (T1cN0M0), who underwent skin-sparing nipple areola hypodermic gland resection combined with primary breast reconstruction using silicone implants. The patient was administered with general anesthesia, and the implants were inserted using a insufflation-free suspension and hook suspension under the pectoralis major muscle. The patient was followed up on postoperative days 1, 2, 7, 14, 30, 60, and 100 to check for any complications, such as upper limb edema, paresthesia, or flap necrosis. The patient experienced no complications. No obvious surgical scars or axillary surface infections were observed. The patient was satisfied with the surgical outcome, and this treatment approach reduced her treatment costs by approximately USD 2,600.

Conclusions: The new surgical procedure for breast reconstruction considerably improved the quality of life of the patient; no postoperative complications such as skin flap necrosis, paresthesia, or upper limb edema were experienced by the patient; and the treatment costs were reduced. In addition, this method effectively overcomes the concerns related to axillary space instability and limited operative space, rendering it worthy of promotion in clinical practice.

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