Women's satisfaction with breast reconstruction after mastectomy and a survey on the decision process for type of reconstructive surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast reconstruction is an option for women after breast cancer surgery to improve the quality of life. While data about satisfaction after reconstruction are available, little is known about the decision process and about factors shaping this process.

Methods

From 100 selected women, 72 women between 30 and 65 years of age (median 50.3 years, interquartile range 44-57 years) with breast reconstruction conducted in a single center in Vienna (Austria) consented to take part in this study. The role of family, social environment and healthcare providers during decision making, body image, thoughts about hospital stay and potential complications were assessed by a questionnaire. The decision for autologous tissue versus silicone implants was analyzed by structural eq

SUBMITTER: Jelinek I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12534258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature