Perception of Implants among Breast Reconstruction Patients in Montreal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In light of the recent surge of media coverage and social media influence regarding breast implants, it is essential to understand patients' concerns and misconceptions so that we can better serve them.

Methods

The authors designed a survey study for assessing the awareness and perception of patients toward breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and breast implant illness (BII). In total, 130 patients presenting to the senior author's breast reconstruction clinic completed the survey. The survey assessed patients' knowledge on and their perception of BIA-ALCL and BII.

Results

"News article" and "Television" were most often selected as sources of information for BIA-ALCL (21% and 20%, respectively) and BII (20% and 25%, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Bouhadana G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7544175 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature