Effects of pre-existing abdominal scar on postoperative complications after autologous breast reconstruction using abdominal flaps: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Ho Chung ◽  
Sung-Min Sohn ◽  
Seung-Pil Jung ◽  
Seung-Ha Park ◽  
Eul-Sik Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Autologous Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Abdominal Scar ◽  
Abdominal Flaps

Comparing the thoracodorsal and internal mammary vessels as recipients for microsurgical autologous breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Microsurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 937-946 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osama A. Samargandi ◽  
Jessica Winter ◽  
Joseph P. Corkum ◽  
Sarah Al Youha ◽  
Simon G. Frank ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Autologous Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Internal Mammary ◽  
Internal Mammary Vessels

Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (05) ◽  
pp. 353-361
Author(s):  
Salma A. Abdou ◽  
David A. Daar ◽  
Stelios C. Wilson ◽  
Vishal Thanik
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hospital Length ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Abstract Background Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been shown to significantly reduce pain and narcotic consumption following major abdominal surgeries. This study investigates the literature on their use in microsurgical breast reconstruction. Patients and Methods A systematic review of TAP blocks in autologous breast reconstruction was performed. Results Across 10 included studies, 174 patients (5 studies) received an intraoperative TAP block injection, 185 patients (4 studies) received a TAP catheter for intermittent postoperative analgesia, and 325 patients served as controls for a total of 684 included patients. The majority of TAP block delivery techniques were ultrasound guided (7/10 studies). Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) was the most commonly used analgesic (4 studies and139 patients) followed by conventional bupivacaine (3 studies and 105 patients). Eight studies found a significant reduction in oral, intravenous, and/or total morphine requirements in the TAP group when either the daily average and/or total inpatient consumption was compared with the control. Hospital length of stay was significantly shorter for patients undergoing single intraoperative TAP block injection with any analgesic as compared with standard narcotic-based protocols (mean difference= −0.95 days; 95% CI: −1.72 to −0.17 days; p = 0.02). Looking at TAP blocks specifically with LB, there was a mean decrease of 0.83 days as compared with the control, which was not statistically significant (95% CI: −1.90 to 0.25 days; p = 0.13). Conclusion While the current data support the use of TAP blocks in autologous breast reconstruction, additional studies with more standardized protocols should be performed to determine the most optimal practice.

scholarly journals Age and Overweight Are Not Contraindications for a Breast Reconstruction with a TMG-Flap—A Risk and Complication Analysis of a Retrospective Double Center Study Including 300 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 926
Author(s):  
Karl Schwaiger ◽  
Laurenz Weitgasser ◽  
Maximilian Mahrhofer ◽  
Kathrin Bachleitner ◽  
Selim Abed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Demographic Development ◽  
Autologous Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: The transverse myocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap has become a popular and reliable alternative for autologous breast reconstruction. Initially described as a valuable tissue source for women with low body-mass index, indications nowadays have widely expanded. The Western civilization demographic development with its aging population and the steady growing average BMI has led to increasing breast reconstructions with TMG flaps in overweight and aged individuals. Patients and Methods: A total of 300 TMG free flaps for unilateral autologous breast reconstruction were evaluated in the form of a retrospective double center cohort study. Data extraction, study group formation and statistical analysis (One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson’s chi-squared statistical analysis and relative risk calculation) were done specifically to evaluate age and BMI as risk factors for postoperative complications and outcome. Results: No significant differences in patients’ age and BMI in the complication groups compared to the no-complication group could be found. No significant difference regarding the occurrence of complications could be found in any of the formed risk-groups. No significant increase of minor-, major- or overall complications, flap loss or revision surgeries were found in the elderly patient groups or for patients with overweight. Conclusion: Age and overweight do not significantly increase the risk for postoperative complications after breast reconstructions with free TMG flaps. The findings of this study support the fact that microsurgical breast reconstruction with a free TMG flap should not solely be reserved for younger patients and females with a lower BMI.

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complications Following Mastectomy and Prosthetic Reconstruction in Patients With and Without Prior Breast Augmentation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Chicco ◽  
Ali R Ahmadi ◽  
Hsu-Tang Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Skin Flap ◽  
Prosthetic Reconstruction ◽  
Hematoma Formation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy ◽  
Nipple Sparing ◽  
Early Late

Abstract Background There is limited evidence available in literature with regard to the complication profile of mastectomy and immediate prosthetic reconstruction in augmented patients. Objectives The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare postoperative complications between women with versus without prior augmentation undergoing skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate prosthetic reconstruction. Methods A systematic search was conducted in February 2020 for studies comparing women with versus without prior augmentation undergoing skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate prosthetic reconstruction with documentation of postoperative complications. Outcomes analyzed included early, late and overall complications. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were obtained through meta-analysis. Results Our meta-analysis, which included six studies comparing 241 breasts with prior augmentation and 1441 without, demonstrated no significant difference between the two groups in rates of early (36.7% vs. 24.8%; OR=1.57, 95% CI 0.94 to 2.64; P=0.09), late (10.1% vs. 19.9%; OR=0.53, 95% CI 0.06 to 4.89; P=0.57) and overall complications (36.5% vs. 31.2%; OR=1.23, 95% CI 0.76 to 2.00; P=0.40). Subgroup analysis showed a significantly higher rate of hematoma formation in the augmented group (3.39% versus 2.15%; OR=2.68, 95% CI 1.00 to 7.16; P=0.05), but no difference in rates of seroma, infection, mastectomy skin flap necrosis and prosthesis loss. Conclusions Our meta-analysis suggests that prior augmentation does not significantly increase overall postoperative complications in women undergoing skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate prosthetic reconstruction. However, the significantly higher rate of hematoma formation in augmented patients warrants further investigation and preoperative discussion.

665 PROPHYLACTIC THORACIC DUCT OBSTRUCTION DURING ESOPHAGECTOMY: THE IMPACT ON PERIOPERATIVE RISKS AND LONG-TERM SURVIVAL. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Santos ◽  
Laura Santos ◽  
Leticia Datrino ◽  
Guilherme Tavares ◽  
Luca Tristão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Thoracic Duct ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Thoracic Duct Ligation ◽  
Duct Ligation

Abstract   During esophagectomy for cancer, there is no consensus if prophylactic thoracic duct ligation (TDL), with or without thoracic duct resection (TDR), could influence the perioperative outcomes and long-term survival. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared patients who went through esophagectomy associated or not to ligation or resection of the thoracic duct. Methods A systematic review was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Central and Lilacs (BVS). The inclusion criteria were: (1) studies that compare thoracic duct ligation, with or without resection, and non-thoracic duct ligation; (2) involve adult patients with esophageal cancer; (3) articles that analyses the outcomes—perioperative complications, perioperative mortality, chylothorax development and overall survival; (4) only clinical trials and cohort were accepted. A 95% confidence interval (CI) was used, and random-effects model was performed. Results Fifteen articles were selected, comprising 6,249 patients. TDL did not reduce the risk for chylothorax (Risk difference [RD]: -0.01; 95%CI: −0.02, 0.00). Also, TDL did not influence the risk for complications (RD: -0.02; 95%CI: −0.11, 0.07); mortality (RD: 0.00; 95%CI: −0.00, 0.00); and reoperation rate (RD: -0.01; 95%CI: −0.02, 0.00). TDR was associated with higher risk for postoperative complications (RD: 0.1; 95%CI 0.00, 0.19); chylothorax (RD: 0.02; 95%CI 0.00, 0.03). Both TDL and TDR did not influence the overall survival rate (TDL: HR: 1.17; 95%CI: 0.86, 1.48; and TDR: HR: 1.16; 95%CI: 0.8, 1.51). Conclusion Thoracic duct obliteration with or without its resection during esophagectomy does not change long term survival. Nonetheless, TDR increased the risk for postoperative complications and chylothorax.

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