The Telemark Score: a Reliable Method for Evaluation of Results After Breast Surgery

This paper will present a specific tool for evaluation of cosmetic results after breast conserving surgery (BCS) and secondary breast reconstruction with free DIEP-flap. Introduction of a breast score system using digital photography seems to be a reliable tool for estimation of cosmetic results after breast surgery. The method has been employed on a specific group of 346 consecutive patients operated for breast cancer with breast conserving surgery. For the purpose of this study breast score system was tested on patients with free flap breast reconstruction (DIEP flap).

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

About this study

Background: Validated instruments for assessing results after breast surgery are sparse. Investigators want to present a method used for the past 10 years at their institution for evaluation of the outcome after breast conserving surgery (BCS) and microsurgical breast reconstruction. Methods: 346 consecutive patients subjected to BCS for cancer and 30 patients operated with a deep inferior epigastric flap (DIEP ) were assessed at least one year after the operation. The Telemark Breast Score is a method based on standard two-dimensional photographs assessing the outcome after breast surgery in terms of volume, shape and symmetry. Three different panels including plastic surgeons, breast surgeons and nurses were invited to test the Telemark Breast Score. Consistency of agreement between and inside the panel groups was studied Results: Inter- and intra observer reliability was acceptable. Good stability of ratings could be shown in test-retests.

Conclusion: The Telemark Breast Scale is inexpensive, statistically reliable and can be applied for quality control after breast surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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Inclusion criteria

Patients operated for breast cancer at Hospital of Telemark

Exclusion criteria

Patients operated for breast cancer and not subjected for irradiation

Treatment and study plan

Digital Photography

Other

Photographies with digital cameras were taken postoperatively for the documentation, anonymised and used for evaluation of cosmetic results after surgery.

Primary outcomes

Telemark Breast Score

Time frame: 2013-2014

validation of Telemark Breast Score

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sykehuset Telemark

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Registry information

Official study title

The Telemark Breast Score is a Valid Method for the Evaluation of Outcome After Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast

Acronym: TBS

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Aug 2, 2016
Registry last updated: Aug 4, 2016

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