Patient-Centered Breast Reconstruction Based on Health-Related Quality-of-Life Evidence

Publication date: Available online 29 September 2017
Source:Clinics in Plastic Surgery
Author(s): Jennica Platt, Toni Zhong

Teaser

The article summarizes the available evidence regarding clinical decision making in breast reconstruction from the patient perspective of satisfaction and health-related quality of life. A review of generic and specific patient reported outcome measures is provided. Important components of breast reconstruction care are compared, such as timing of reconstruction, autologous and implant-based reconstruction, and the use of nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomy. This evidence-based summary will be useful to guide clinicians when discussing breast reconstruction with their patients.


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