Short-Term Quality of Life after Autologous Compared with Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this prospective multicenter study was to evaluate whether autologous breast reconstruction (BR) leads to lower short-term quality of life (QoL) compared with alloplastic BR, due to the more physically demanding surgery and increased risk of severe complications of autologous BR.

Methods

Changes in QoL after BR were measured in this prospective multicenter study using the BREAST-Q questionnaire, which was administered preoperatively and at 6 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. Characteristics and complications, classified according to Clavien-Dindo, were compared between alloplastic and autologous groups. Profile plots and generalized linear regression models were constructed to analyze the BREAST-Q subscales over time for both BR groups.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sadok N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature