Patient-reported outcomes 3 and 18 months after mastectomy and immediate prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction in the UK Pre-BRA prospective multicentre cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prepectoral techniques are becoming standard of care for implant-based breast reconstruction due to reduced impact on chest wall function and improved patient satisfaction. Evidence to support these benefits, however, is lacking. Here, patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of prepectoral breast reconstruction (PPBR) in the Pre-BRA cohort are reported.

Methods

Women undergoing PPBR after mastectomy for breast cancer or risk reduction between July 2019 and December 2020 were recruited. Participants completed the BREAST-Q preoperatively and at 3 and 18 months following surgery together with a single item evaluating overall satisfaction at 18 months. Women completing at least one BREAST-Q scale at any timepoint were eligible for inclusion. Questionnaires were scored acco

SUBMITTER: Harvey KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851068 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature