Open AccessPostmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Exploring Plastic Surgeon Practice Patterns and Perspectives
Author(s) -
Adeyiza O. Momoh,
Kent A. Griffith,
Sarah T. Hawley,
Monica Morrow,
Kevin C. Ward,
Ann S. Hamilton,
Dean A. Shumway,
Steven J. Katz,
Reshma Jagsi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plastic and reconstructive surgery/psef cd journals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.841
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1076-5751
pISSN - 0032-1052
DOI - 10.1097/prs.0000000000006627
Subject(s) - breast reconstruction , medicine , plastic surgery , mastectomy , breast cancer , surgery , implant , reconstructive surgery , general surgery , reimbursement , breast augmentation , cancer , health care , economics , economic growth
Within the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer, variations exist in the reconstructive options offered and care provided. The authors evaluated plastic surgeon perspectives on important issues related to breast cancer management and reconstruction and provide some insight into factors that influence these perspectives.