212. Difficult mastectomies subsequent to unsuccessful breast conserving operations of peripheral cancers: When oncoplastic approach meets the history of surgery

Abstract

Background: Oncoplastic techniques allow adequate local control with excellent cosmetic outcomes in more and more breast cancer patients. When breast conservation approach is unsuccessful, subsequent mastectomy is performed, usually with ease. However, in peripheral cancers choosing mastectomy incision to remove tumour bed all together with scars produced by prior oncoplasty can be a surgical challenge. The aim of the study was to investigate what incisions had been used in those difficult cases.