Timing of Autologous Breast Reconstruction Post-Radiotherapy: Evaluating Safety and Outcomes

Highlight

• No significant differences in postoperative complications were found based on the interval between completion of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) and autologous breast reconstruction (ABR).
• The timing intervals analyzed included 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, and over 12 months post-PMRT.
• Comparable rates of flap failure, thrombosis, infection, reoperation, and wound complications were observed between PMRT and non-PMRT groups.
• The findings challenge the traditional delay approach often recommended after radiotherapy before proceeding with ABR.

Study Background