[Local-regional recurrence after mastectomy. CT as a tool of diagnosis and treatment planning]

In 19 out of 25 patients with local-regional recurrence of breast cancer, CT provided significant information better than any other procedure; in 15 patients CT contributed to a change in the treatment chosen on the basis of physical examination and routine studies. CT should be considered as part of the diagnostic work-up in patients with locally recurrent breast cancer who are being planned for comprehensive radiotherapy.