Samuel Knoedler, Dany Y Matar, Thomas Schaschinger, Sam Boroumand, Savas Tsolakidis, Sören Könneker, Dennis P Orgill, Adriana C Panayi, Bong-Sung Kim
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Abstract
Introduction: A direct comparison of outcomes among the 3 main types of pedicled TRAM-single-, supercharged, and bi-pedicled-has yet to be conducted.
Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (2008-2022) was analyzed to identify female patients who underwent pedicled TRAM flap breast reconstruction. Patients were stratified by TRAM flap type, and their 30-day postoperative outcomes were compared.
Results: A total of 2022 patients (mean age: 53 ± 9.4 years; mean BMI: 29 ± 6.4 kg/m2) were included, of whom 73% (n = 1473) received single-pedicled, 16% (n = 327) supercharged, and 11% (n = 222) bi-pedicled TRAM flaps. Overall, 433 (21%) patients experienced complications, with 155 (7.7%) surgical and 190 (9.4%) medical complications. Multivariate analysis showed generally comparable outcomes among the 3 types, but bi-pedicled flaps had a higher risk of medical complications (OR: 1.6; P = .04). Smoking, higher ASA classes, and higher BMI were independently associated with the occurrence of any complication (OR: 1.74, P = .001; OR: 1.76, P < .001; OR: 1.04, P < .001), surgical complications (OR: 1.85, P = .01; OR: 1.71, P = .002; OR: 1.035, P = .002), and readmission (OR: 2.54, P < .001; OR: 1.62, P = .02; OR: 1.04, P = .002). Smoking (OR: 2.38, P < .001), higher BMI (OR: 1.03, P = .004), and hypertension (OR: 1.47, P = .02) correlated with an increased likelihood of reoperation.
Conclusion: This study revealed that outcomes after single-, supercharged, and bi-pedicled TRAM flaps are generally comparable. Yet, bi-pedicled TRAM flap reconstruction was seen to be associated with a higher risk of medical complications. Smoking, obesity, higher ASA class, and hypertension were identified as risk factors for adverse events.
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Clinical Breast Cancer is a peer-reviewed bimonthly journal that publishes original articles describing various aspects of clinical and translational research of breast cancer. Clinical Breast Cancer is devoted to articles on detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer. The main emphasis is on recent scientific developments in all areas related to breast cancer. Specific areas of interest include clinical research reports from various therapeutic modalities, cancer genetics, drug sensitivity and resistance, novel imaging, tumor genomics, biomarkers, and chemoprevention strategies.