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.

Sgarzani, R., Negosanti, L., Morselli, P.G., Vietti Michelina, V., Lapalorcia, L.M., Cipriani, R. (2015). Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction. SURGERY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 2015, 1-7 [10.1155/2015/405163].

Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction

SGARZANI, ROSSELLA;NEGOSANTI, LUCA;CIPRIANI, RICCARDO
2015

Abstract

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.
2015
Sgarzani, R., Negosanti, L., Morselli, P.G., Vietti Michelina, V., Lapalorcia, L.M., Cipriani, R. (2015). Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in DIEAP Flap versus Implant Breast Reconstruction. SURGERY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 2015, 1-7 [10.1155/2015/405163].
Sgarzani, Rossella; Negosanti, Luca; Morselli, Paolo Giovanni; Vietti Michelina, Veronica; Lapalorcia, Luigi Maria; Cipriani, Riccardo
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