Comparison of Preoperative Quality of Life in Breast Reconstruction, Breast Aesthetic and Non-Breast Plastic Surgery Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract A breast cancer diagnosis imposes significant emotional and psychological duress. The purpose of this study is to assess the baseline quality of life (QOL) of immediate, delayed, and secondary breast reconstruction patients, comparing these results with QOL in women seeking plastic surgery...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2016-11, Vol.69 (11), p.1478-1485
Main Authors: Duraes, Eliana F.R., MD, Durand, Paul, MD, Duraes, Leonardo C., MD, PhD, Orra, Susan, BA, Moreira, Andrea, MD, Batista de Sousa, Joao, MD PhD, Djohan, Risal S., MD, Zins, James, MD, Bernard, Steven, MD, Schwarz, Graham S., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aesthetic
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast reconstruction
Breast surgery
Breast-Q
Cross-Sectional Studies
Esthetics - psychology
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty - psychology
Mastectomy - psychology
Patient reported outcomes
Patient Satisfaction
Plastic Surgery
Preoperative Period
Quality of Life
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - psychology
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Abstract A breast cancer diagnosis imposes significant emotional and psychological duress. The purpose of this study is to assess the baseline quality of life (QOL) of immediate, delayed, and secondary breast reconstruction patients, comparing these results with QOL in women seeking plastic surgery for cosmetic breast, and non-breast procedures. From 2012 through 2013, immediate (group 1), delayed (group 2), and secondary (Group 3) reconstruction patients, aesthetic breast (group 4) and non-breast plastic surgery patients (group 5) answered Breast-Q questionnaires. Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 answered 141, 12, 23, 72 and 160 preoperative questionnaires respectively. There was no difference (p=NS) in breast satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, physical well-being-chest, and sexual well-being between groups 1 and 5. Group 1 had higher satisfaction with breast (p
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2016.08.002