The Satisfaction and Quality of Life of Patients After Breast Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study Comparing Immediate, Delayed, and Nonreconstructive Outcomes.
Ann Plast Surg
; 93(4): 425-429, 2024 Oct 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Breast reconstruction following mastectomy can be performed through various surgical techniques that prioritize the patient's safety and quality of life. Plastic surgeons are trained to choose the most appropriate surgical approach based on the individual patient's needs and medical history. The safety of the patient is always the primary concern, followed by considerations such as aesthetic outcomes and long-term health implications.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to assess and document patients' satisfaction and quality of life after breast reconstruction across Saudi Arabia.METHODS:
This is a cross-sectional multicenter study among female patients who underwent mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction between 2015 and 2022. Two hundred eighty patients participated in this study through a call-based Arabic version of the BREAST-Q questionnaire to analyze the quality of their lives and satisfaction.RESULTS:
Our results showed that patients who underwent delayed reconstruction had lower satisfaction than those who underwent immediate reconstruction. The average BREAST-Q score was lower in patients who used tissue expanders than those with implant-based reconstruction, autologous reconstruction, or combined approaches. Patients who underwent simple mastectomy had lower satisfaction (M = 66.1) than those who had a skin-sparing mastectomy (M = 71.1) and/or nipple-sparing mastectomy (M = 72.6).CONCLUSIONS:
This retrospective multicenter study observed a significant association between the time of the reconstructive surgery and patient's satisfaction; patients who underwent immediate reconstruction had higher satisfaction rate. Lower satisfaction rate was associated with tissue expander breast reconstruction. There is a significant association between satisfaction rate and smoking history.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Satisfacción del Paciente
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Mamoplastia
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Mastectomía
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Plast Surg
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Arabia Saudita
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos