Comparative Analysis of Recurrence-Free Survival and Mortality in Postmastectomy Patients: Insights From Multidecade, Multiinstitutional Propensity Score Matching.

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2024
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Abstract
Disparities in postmastectomy reconstructive care are widely acknowledged. However, there is limited understanding regarding the impact of reconstructive services on cancer recurrence and breast cancer-related mortality. Therefore, this study aims to examine how patient-specific factors and breast reconstruction status influence recurrence-free survival and mortality rates in breast cancer patients.Retrospective chart review was performed to collect data on patients who underwent mastectomy at 2 institutions within the New York-Presbyterian system from 1979 to 2019. Sociodemographic information, medical history, and the treatment approach were recorded. Propensity score matching, logistic regression, unpaired t test, and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis.Overall, cancer recurrence occurred in 6.62% (317) of patients, with 16.8% (803) overall mortality rate. For patients who had relapsed disease, completion of the reconstruction sequence was correlated with an earlier detection of cancer recurrence and improved survival odds (P < 0.05). Stratified analysis of the reconstruction group alone showed mortality benefit among patients who underwent free flap procedures (P < 0.05).Patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy are likely to have better access to follow-up care and improved interfacing with the healthcare system. This may increase the speed at which cancer recurrence is detected. This study highlights the need for consistent plastic surgery referral and continued monitoring by all members of the breast cancer care team for cancer recurrence among patients.
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Authors Chen, Yunchan;Alston, Chase;Chadab, Tara M;Asadourian, Paul;Black, Grant G;Rohde, Christine H;Otterburn, David M;
Journal Annals of plastic surgery
Year 2024
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10.1097/SAP.0000000000003858
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