Imaging for early stage breast cancer

Oncoplastic surgery & RT: outcome

RT & oncoplastic surgery: localisation of the tumour bed

N = 25 patients (26 tumours) incl 11 with ≥ 4 clips

Results: ≥ 4 clips: - 8 (73%) tumour bed beyond original quadrant - 3 (27%) CTV = 2-3 separated region s Conclusion: ➔ Tumour bed can be more extensive and relocated ➔ Clips after resection and before oncoplastic reconstruction

Pezner RD et al. Am J Clin Oncol 2013;36:535-9.