RETRACTED: Effect of radiation therapy during surgery on postoperative wound complications after breast reconstruction in patients with breast cancer: A meta‐analysis

• DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14473
• Publication Date: 2023-10-31T10:06:40Z
• Authors: Na Huang; Lihao Liu; Yuan Qin; Yao Xie
• Keywords: Wound dehiscence; Modified Radical Mastectomy

Abstract Breast remodelling is a major therapeutic choice in radical mastectomy. reconstruction regarded as promising option for the treatment of breast cancer. The purpose this meta‐analysis was to investigate effect Post mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) on postoperative wound complications carcinoma. A comprehensive review documents conducted between date establishment and 28th August 2023. In all trials, patients were treated with researchers chose 11 publications out 8068 related studies. Two examined these satisfy inclusion criteria. Among 516 who had received radiation therapy course operation, 1772 not therapy. impact non‐radiation cancer after reported 8 studies, incidence infection group significantly lower (OR, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.26–3.02 p = 0.003). nine There considered have achieved statistical significance post‐operation dehiscence chemotherapy 1.61; 0.70–3.72 0.27). results six trials demonstrated that no haemorrhage 1.02; 0.42–2.47 0.96). 7 significant skin necrosis 1.22; 0.66–2.28 0.53). those without less likely than contracture 7.24; 1.80–29.10 0.005). Regarding cutaneous contraction higher group.