National trends in revision procedures in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: Autologous vs implant-based approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast reconstruction involves collaborative decision-making between patients and surgeons, but the need for multiple revisions after the initial reconstructive surgery process can burden patients and the healthcare system. This study explored how the type of breast reconstruction (autologous [ABR], immediate implant-based reconstruction [IBR], or two-stage IBR) impacts postreconstruction revision rates.

Method

Using MarketScan Databases, a retrospective database study (2007-2021) was conducted, identifying revision procedures through Current Procedural Terminology codes. Statistical analysis with linear models, adjusted for patient characteristics and surgical factors, used a significance threshold of p < 0.05.

Results

Among 58,264 patients, 6.2% of ABR pa

SUBMITTER: Francis SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465625 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature