Journal article
Can We Have the Best of Both Worlds? Considerations for Combining Oncoplastic Reconstruction with Partial Breast Irradiation: Review of PBI and Oncoplastic Surgery
Practical radiation oncology, v 15(4), pp E326-E331
Jul 2025
PMID: 40024440
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Abstract
Adjuvant partial breast irradiation (PBI) has been shown to result in better cosmesis than whole breast irradiation; however, in the post-oncoplastic breast surgery (OPBS) setting its use remains controversial due to uncertainty over patient selection and accurate tumor bed identification. Our objective is to define the problem of combining PBI and OPBS, identify which oncoplastic patients may be potential candidates for PBI, and hypothesize how we may be able to combine the two techniques for select cases. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the principles and clinical applications of PBI and OPBS in the context of breast cancer treatment. While PBI is not strongly recommended for most OPBS patients, it may be feasible in those who undergo a limited volume displacement where tumor bed and adjacent at-risk breast tissue is left intact and can be appropriately identified and targeted. Prospective studies are needed to investigate the feasibility of PBI after OPBS. Multidisciplinary collaboration between plastic and reconstructive surgeons and radiation oncologists in both the pre- and post-operative setting is essential for oncoplastic surgical planning and to ensure appropriate delineation of the tumor bed for PBI planning.
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- Title
- Can We Have the Best of Both Worlds? Considerations for Combining Oncoplastic Reconstruction with Partial Breast Irradiation: Review of PBI and Oncoplastic Surgery
- Creators
- Hye Ri Han - University of Southern CaliforniaArtur Manasyan - University of Southern CaliforniaIris Kang - Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CAEloise Stanton - University of Southern CaliforniaSushil Beriwal - Allegheny General HospitalDavid A Daar - University of Southern CaliforniaDiane C Ling - University of Southern California
- Publication Details
- Practical radiation oncology, v 15(4), pp E326-E331
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 6
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Radiation Oncology (and Nuclear Medicine)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001523747800004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105000296217
- Other Identifier
- 991022032040804721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Oncology
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging