Breast Disease · 2002 · 11 citations · 13 references
MedicineOncologySurgeryChemotherapyReconstructive SurgerySurgical OncologyAdjuvant ChemotherapyAdjuvant TherapyBreast Cancer SurgeryBreast ReconstructionBreast SurgeryBreast-conserving TherapyBreast Oncologic ReconstructionBreast Reconstruction EvaluationMammographyMammography ImagingNeoadjuvant ChemoradiotherapyPost-mastectomy RadiotherapyReconstruction After Breast Cancer SurgeryReconstructive Breast Surgery
The development of better mammography and increased awareness of breast cancer has allowed earlier diagnosis of the disease. Therefore, the indications for adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapies have become more widespread and are in continual evolution, as we learn more about the shortand long-term effects of these modalities. The use of chemotherapeutics and radiotherapy not only has repercussions on recurrence and patient survival, but also on the approach of definitive loco-regional control: surgery. Reconstructive breast surgery is also subsequently affected by the preand post-operative use of these adjuvant therapies. An understanding of the effects of adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy on the reconstructive options and outcomes is essential to better educate the patient and prepare the surgeon.
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