De-Mythifying Breast Reconstruction: A Review of Common Misconceptions about Breast Reconstruction

Schneider, Lisa; Mehrara, Babak J.

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.12.004

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“…Routine breast reconstruction consultations of superior quality must become standard if women are to be fully informed and apprised of all of their options and referrals to a qualified plastic surgeon should not fall to the patient to initiate. 4,27 Given that breast reconstruction is an elective procedure that requires a significant amount of information transfer and that studies have shown that patients forget up to 80% of the information delivered in the physician's office, 28 it is important to offer wide-ranging content in a variety of formats. In the practice of the surgeon involved in this study, patients are given written and electronic information, 2 presurgical consultations that routinely run to nearly an hour each and are offered a phone call from a peer volunteer who has been through reconstruction.…”

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Delivering Breast Reconstruction Information to Patients—Part 2: Women Report on Preferred Information Content

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Purpose: To determine the type of information women want to be provided in order to make an informed decision as to whether, when, and using what technique to proceed with breast reconstruction. Method: Using purposeful sampling, 19 patients who had recently undergone various breast reconstruction procedures were recruited to each participate in a 30- to 45-minute semi-structured interview. Participants shared their insights and beliefs regarding the type of breast reconstruction information they most valued prior to undergoing breast reconstruction surgery. Participants were also queried as to perceived information gaps. In some cases, the participants’ partners or support persons were also interviewed. Grounded theory and thematic analysis assisted in interview transcript analysis. Results: Eight topics were identified relating to women’s informational needs around breast reconstruction. Examples include how to weigh the pros and cons of various breast reconstruction options to decide between flap or implant reconstruction, whether there are safety concerns with immediate breast reconstruction or nipple-sparing reconstruction, and expectations and advice on how to manage possibly unexpected intimacy issues after breast reconstruction. Conclusions: Using mixed methods research methodology, 19 women reported on preoperative informational gaps relating to their recent breast reconstruction experiences. Patients report that adequate breast reconstruction information prior to breast reconstruction surgery helps them to manage their expectations, prepare for surgery and recovery, and improve postoperative satisfaction.

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“…3,[29][30][31] Despite the variety of patient perspectives illustrated in the 8 overarching themes from this study, information that meets patient needs is critically important. 27 Efforts must be made to offer patients comprehensive information in order to improve patient care. 21,22…”

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Delivering Breast Reconstruction Information to Patients—Part 2: Women Report on Preferred Information Content

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“…36 Lastly, adjuvant therapies, specifically radiation therapy, can adversely affect the outcomes of implant-based breast reconstruction and increase the likelihood of loss of the implant. 37 – 39 …”

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Safe and Efficient Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Chao

2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Implant-based breast reconstruction is a safe and effective option associated with high patient satisfaction. Techniques have evolved significantly over the past several decades, characterized mostly by a reduction in the number of stages and time required to complete reconstruction, with maximal preservation of native breast elements. Nevertheless, both old and new techniques of implant-based breast reconstruction have a role depending on the specific clinical scenario, and thus plastic surgeons should be well versed in the full spectrum of options. This article reviews the key considerations underlying decision-making in implant-based breast reconstruction and the most effective techniques, with a focus on optimizing safety and efficiency.

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Access to Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy and Patient Perspectives on Reconstruction Decision Making

Chagpar¹

2015

Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly

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De-Mythifying Breast Reconstruction: A Review of Common Misconceptions about Breast Reconstruction

Cited by 4 publications

References 55 publications

Delivering Breast Reconstruction Information to Patients—Part 2: Women Report on Preferred Information Content

Delivering Breast Reconstruction Information to Patients—Part 2: Women Report on Preferred Information Content

Safe and Efficient Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Access to Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy and Patient Perspectives on Reconstruction Decision Making

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