Mammographic Surveillance after Breast Reconstruction-is Imaging Necessary?

There is no consensus in regards to surveillance of women after mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer.

Mammographic detection rates are low for surveillance after reconstruction and whilst there is insufficient evidence to support annual mammography in these women, there is widespread variation in its use.

We aimed to investigate the mode of detection of recurrent disease and comment on the use of surveillance mammography in our population of women undergoing mastectomy and reconstruction.

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Mammographic Surveillance after Breast Reconstruction-is Imaging Necessary?

There is no consensus in regards to surveillance of women after mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer. Mammographic detection rates are low for surveillance after reconstruction and whilst there is insufficient evidence to support annual mammography in these women, there is widespread variation in its use.

We aimed to investigate the mode of detection of recurrent disease and comment on the use of surveillance mammography in our population of women undergoing mastectomy and reconstruction.

Data were retrieved from the Auckland Breast Cancer Registry (ABCR). All women with recurrence after mastectomy and reconstruction between 2000 and 2013 were identified from the database. Clinical records were reviewed for type of reconstruction, site of recurrence and mode of detection.

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