Evaluation for national guideline adherence and patient-reported outcomes following breast reduction surgery in a public healthcare setting.

ABSTRACT: Breast hypertrophy can lead to significant physical discomfort and reduced quality of life. In Denmark's public healthcare system, access to reduction mammoplasty is guided by criteria including a minimum resection weight of 400-500 g per breast and relevant physical symptoms. This study evaluates adherence to national guidelines and explores patient-reported outcomes following breast reduction surgery. We conducted a single center observational cohort study, including 44 women who underwent bilateralt breast reception for hypertrophy in 2023. Patients were classified based on resection weight (> 400 g vs. ≤ 400 g per breast). A questionnaire was distributed postoperatively to assess symptom relief, satisfaction, and perceived outcomes. Of the 44 patients, 52 % met the >400 g resection cri

SUBMITTER: Linde MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362374 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature