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Abstract
Purpose
We introduce a new technique using a Vicryl® mesh made with Polyglactin 910 for breast reconstruction after performing endoscopy-assisted breast conserving surgery.
Methods
From July 2006 to July 2008, we performed endoscopiy-assisted breast surgery in 30 patients with early breast cancer. (Thirty [fourteen] patients [who] underwent endoscopy-assisted breast conserving surgery). Of the total patients, 14 underwent reconstruction procedure (volume replacement with the use of a Vicryl® mesh) and 16 underwent reconstuction without Vicryl® mesh. We were evaluated for their quality of life (QOL), the surgery-related complications and the cosmetic outcomes. Three patients were excluded from the study; two patients required mesh removal due to infection and the other patient had a total mastectomy performed due to a positive resection margin.
Results
The median age of the patient was 49.4 year (range 36-60 year) and all of the patients had a diagnosis of early breast cancer (less than stage IIb). In general, the patients were satisfied with the outcome for their QOL. The patients were especially satisfied with the cosmetic outcome. The patients' satisfaction increased with longer follow-up, as compared to that for the shorter intervals. At 10 months after surgery, there was encapsulated granulation tissue within a collection of tissue fluid, as seen on ultrasonography. At 20 months after surgery, the skin and breast shape both recovered.
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Figure 1
Scheme for reconstruction using mesh. (A) Absorbable materials (polyglycolic acid mesh and oxidized regenerated cellulose) were inserted into the dead space. (B) The dead space was encapsulated by granulation and fibrous tissue in 2-3 weeks. (C) The absorbable materials had disappeared at 3 months, and the encapsulating wall with fluid prevented deformity.
Figure 6
Sonographic finding, 10 months after operation. At 10 months after operation, there was encapsulated granulation tissue within a collection of tissue fluid on ultrasonography.
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