Decision making in breast implant selection for breast reconstruction: A mixed-method study among plastic surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast implants and the (dis)advantages of their characteristics (shape, filling, surface, and brand) have been studied extensively. When selecting a specific breast implant, a plastic surgeon makes a trade-off between the various (dis)advantages. However, the factors affecting the choice of their preferred breast implant have not been studied in detail.

Methods

This is a mixed-method study. First, five plastic surgeons were interviewed to identify factors that influence their choice of a breast implant in a reconstructive setting. Second, 42 plastic surgeons were asked to state their preferred implant, weigh the collected factors, and indicate when they would deviate from their preferred implant.

Results

The interviews produced a varied list of factors tha

SUBMITTER: Eijsink ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10663762 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature