Patient Preferences for Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Shammas R, Hung A, Mullikin A, Sergesketter A, Lee C, Reed S, Fish L, Greenup R, Hollenbeck S. Patient Preferences for Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. JAMA Surgery 2023, 158: 1285-1292. PMID: 37755818, PMCID: PMC10535024, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.4432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of complicationsBreast reconstructionAbdominal morbidityFlap reconstructionBreast cancerGenetic predispositionPatient-physician discussionsImplant-based reconstructionPostmastectomy breast reconstructionCross-sectional studyChance of complicationsPatient-centered careAdditional operationsHigher educational levelMajor complicationsPreoperative counselingPatient preferencesFlap appearanceTreatment preferencesImplant reconstructionMAIN OUTCOMENew diagnosisPatient valuesComplicationsMean increase