Open AccessA Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes After Breast-Conserving Surgery and Mastectomy with Implant Breast Reconstruction
Author(s) -
Meghan R. Flanagan,
Emily C. Zabor,
Anya Romanoff,
Sarah Fuzesi,
Michelle Stempel,
Babak J. Mehrara,
Monica Morrow,
Andrea L. Pusic,
Mary L. Gemignani
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.764
H-Index - 173
eISSN - 1534-4681
pISSN - 1068-9265
DOI - 10.1245/s10434-019-07548-9
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , mastectomy , breast reconstruction , breast conserving surgery , psychosocial , surgical oncology , total mastectomy , quality of life (healthcare) , breast surgery , patient satisfaction , implant , oncology , surgery , cancer , nursing , psychiatry
Many factors influence decisions regarding choice of breast-conserving surgery (BCS) versus mastectomy with reconstruction for early invasive breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to compare patient satisfaction following BCS and mastectomy with implant reconstruction (M-iR) utilizing the BREAST-Q patient-reported outcome measure.