Abstract

SAID-LEMUS, Francisco M.; TELLEZ-PALACIOS, Daniela  and  RENTERIA-COVARRUBIAS, Juan C.. Experience with irradiated implants in breast reconstructive surgery. Two case reports and literature review. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2022, vol.21, suppl.1, pp.137-141.  Epub July 07, 2022. ISSN 2565-005X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.22000048.

Radiation therapy is part of the multidisciplinary plan for breast cancer care and recently, its indications have expanded. There is an association between postmastectomy radiotherapy and poor reconstructive outcomes given the increased risk for complications. The optimal timing for postmastectomy radiotherapy remains unclear and there are three general algorithms for this adjuvant therapy. 1) Direct to implant. 2) To tissue expander after first stage of reconstruction or 3) To implant after second stage of reconstruction. In the context of reconstructive surgery, it should be considered that radiotherapy is part of the global treatment and that there is no definitive recommendation at the moment.

Keywords : Breast reconstruction; Breast cancer; Radiotherapy.