RCT | Preoperative MRI in breast cancer did not influence local relapse-free survival, overall survival, or reoperation rates

Summary: This study investigated the impact of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on survival and surgical outcomes in conservative surgery for breast cancer. The randomized controlled trial included female participants with stage 0-III breast cancer, eligible for breast-conserving surgery. The study found that preoperative MRI increased the rate of mastectomies by 8% compared to routine radiologic exams using mammography and ultrasound. However, preoperative MRI did not impact the rates of local relapse-free survival, overall survival, or reoperation.*

Article: Effects of preoperative magnetic resonance image on survival rates and surgical planning in breast cancer conservative surgery: randomized controlled trial (BREAST-MRI trial) – Breast Cancer Research and Treatment

*Note: This summary was created through the collaboration of a medical editor and ChatGPT.