Comparing Health Care Resource Use between Implant and Autologous Reconstruction of the Irradiated Breast: A National Claims-Based Assessment
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003336
Abstract: Background: In the debate on reconstruction of the irradiated breast, there is little information on associated health care resource use. Nationwide data were used to examine health care resource use associated with implant and autologous… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; autologous reconstruction; health care; implant autologous ... See more keywords
Reconstructive Burnout after Mastectomy: Implications for Patient Selection
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009776
Abstract: Background: The reconstructive journey after mastectomy can be a long road, with many hurdles to achieve an ideal aesthetic result. Cancer therapy, operative complications, and comorbidities impact patients physically and emotionally. This study introduces the… read more here.
Keywords: reconstructive burnout; autologous reconstruction; reconstruction; completion ... See more keywords
Staged Approach to Autologous Reconstruction in the Ptotic Breast: A Comparative Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002725
Abstract: BACKGROUND Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and autologous breast reconstruction are associated with higher patient satisfaction, quality of life, and aesthetic outcome. For patients with naturally ptotic breasts, this ideal reconstructive treatment of NSM and autologous breast… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; breast; staged approach; autologous reconstruction ... See more keywords
Abstract P3-21-03: Timing of post-mastectomy radiation therapy and autologous reconstruction outcomes: A retrospective review
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs21-p3-21-03
Abstract: Introduction: Post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is an important adjuvant treatment in patients with locally advanced breast cancer, shown to decrease the rate of locoregional recurrence and improve overall survival. Autologous breast reconstruction is the standard-of-care… read more here.
Keywords: autologous reconstruction; mastectomy; patients underwent; reconstruction ... See more keywords