ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Breast radiography
;
Prostheses
;
Postoperative neoplasms
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The purpose of our study was to evaluate mammographic image quality of various methods of reconstructive breast surgery with specific reference to the possibility of diagnosis of recurrent tumors. A total of 39 patients who underwent breast reconstruction following modified radical mastectomy were subject to clinical and mammographic examination. Three groups were formed: (a)autonomous tissue reconstruction (TRAM flap; n = 9), (b) submuscular silicon gel prostheses (n = 21), and (c) supramuscular silicon gel prostheses (n = 9). Mammographic image quality of the groups was compared by two radiologists working together using a point system where five specific criteria were valued and scored. The result was tabulated into three quality levels: good, acceptable, and limited. Mammograms were assessed as good, acceptable, or limited, respectively, as follows: group I: 7(77.8%), 1(11.1%), (111.1%): group II. 4 (19%), 11 (52.4%), 6 (28.6%)l; group III: 3 (33.3%), 4 (44.5%), 2 (22.2%). The TRAM-flap method of reconstruction displays a high degree of mammographie image quality and therefore is preferable with respect to early diagnosis of recurrent tumors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00240708
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