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Would you consider APBI using the Florence regimen in patients with preexisting breast implants?

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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh

There is data on using other APBI techniques with preexisting implants, ex. interstitial brachytherapy.

I have used Florence regimen on patients with implants but counseled they were not included in the study and warn about the risk of capsular contracture.

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Radiation Oncology · Sutter Health N. Cal

There is also data using TARGIT-IORT in patients with implant augmented breasts in order to avoid contracture. I offer this treatment option regularly.

Kolberg et al., PMID 31366508

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