The oncological safety and long-term cosmetic effect of free dermal fat graft with epidermis removal for breast defect repair in breast conserving surgery

CONCLUSIONS: In this retrospective study, FDFG was significantly associated with an increased risk of local recurrence. Further prospective studies are required to confirm these results. No significant difference in long-term cosmetic effects were observed for FDFG than for BCS alone for immediate breast defect repair.PMID:38190791 | DOI:10.1016/j.breast.2023.103622

Source: Breast - January 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zikui Xiong Jindi He Xin Zhao Xinqing Ye Manlu Cui Juan Fu Jianlun Liu Qiuyun Li Source Type: research