Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction
Joint Authors
Morselli, Paolo Giovanni
Vietti Michelina, Veronica
Lapalorcia, Luigi Maria
Negosanti, L.
Cipriani, R.
Sgarzani, R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The psychological impact of breast reconstruction has widely been described, and multiple studies show that reconstruction improves the well-being and quality of life of patients.
In breast reconstruction, the goal is not only the morphological result, but mainly the patient’s perception of it.
The objective of our study is to compare the physical and psychosocial well-being and satisfaction concerning the body image of patients who had reconstruction with breast implants to those of patients who had reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flaps.
Our results demonstrated a similar quality of life between the two groups, but the satisfaction level was significantly higher in patients who had reconstruction with autologous tissue.
Feedback from patients who have already received breast reconstruction may be useful in the decision-making process for future patients and plastic surgeons, enabling both to choose the reconstructive technique with the best long-term satisfaction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sgarzani, R.& Negosanti, L.& Morselli, Paolo Giovanni& Vietti Michelina, Veronica& Lapalorcia, Luigi Maria& Cipriani, R.. 2015. Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction. Surgery Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076586
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sgarzani, R.…[et al.]. Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction. Surgery Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076586
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sgarzani, R.& Negosanti, L.& Morselli, Paolo Giovanni& Vietti Michelina, Veronica& Lapalorcia, Luigi Maria& Cipriani, R.. Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction. Surgery Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076586
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1076586