Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis
(1) Background: This work aimed to conduct a comparative study, providing long-term data about patient-reported outcome measures and donor site scar assessments, as well as an aesthetic evaluation of the reconstructed breasts in patients with DIEP versus PAP flap breast reconstruction. (2) Methods:...
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| author | Angela Augustin Evi M. Morandi Selina Winkelmann Ines Schoberleitner Daniel Egle Magdalena Ritter Thomas Bauer Tanja Wachter Dolores Wolfram |
| author_facet | Angela Augustin Evi M. Morandi Selina Winkelmann Ines Schoberleitner Daniel Egle Magdalena Ritter Thomas Bauer Tanja Wachter Dolores Wolfram |
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| description | (1) Background: This work aimed to conduct a comparative study, providing long-term data about patient-reported outcome measures and donor site scar assessments, as well as an aesthetic evaluation of the reconstructed breasts in patients with DIEP versus PAP flap breast reconstruction. (2) Methods: This prospective, single-center, matched cohort study included a total of 36 patients after DIEP and PAP flap breast reconstruction. The evaluation was carried out using the Breast-Q and POSAS questionnaire, as well as the Breast Aesthetic Scale for cosmetic analysis, by four plastic surgeons. (3) Results: The postoperative Breast-Q evaluation revealed no significant differences between both patient groups for the categories of the physical well-being of the donor site, the physical well-being of the breast, and satisfaction with the breast. A scar evaluation of the donor site region showed equivalent results for the thigh and abdomen regions, concerning the overall opinion of the patients and the observers. There was no significant difference between both methods of reconstruction for all aspects of breast aesthetics. (4) Conclusions: Similar results for donor site morbidity, scar quality, and the aesthetic outcome of the breasts in both the DIEP and PAP patient groups have been demonstrated. Hence, in those cases suitable for both types of reconstruction, the decision can be based on factors such as patients’ lifestyles, leisure activities, and preferences. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-18cab8dae2c2474eb845af552647a1b22023-11-16T17:06:29ZengMDPI AGJournal of Clinical Medicine2077-03832023-01-0112373710.3390/jcm12030737Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome AnalysisAngela Augustin0Evi M. Morandi1Selina Winkelmann2Ines Schoberleitner3Daniel Egle4Magdalena Ritter5Thomas Bauer6Tanja Wachter7Dolores Wolfram8Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria(1) Background: This work aimed to conduct a comparative study, providing long-term data about patient-reported outcome measures and donor site scar assessments, as well as an aesthetic evaluation of the reconstructed breasts in patients with DIEP versus PAP flap breast reconstruction. (2) Methods: This prospective, single-center, matched cohort study included a total of 36 patients after DIEP and PAP flap breast reconstruction. The evaluation was carried out using the Breast-Q and POSAS questionnaire, as well as the Breast Aesthetic Scale for cosmetic analysis, by four plastic surgeons. (3) Results: The postoperative Breast-Q evaluation revealed no significant differences between both patient groups for the categories of the physical well-being of the donor site, the physical well-being of the breast, and satisfaction with the breast. A scar evaluation of the donor site region showed equivalent results for the thigh and abdomen regions, concerning the overall opinion of the patients and the observers. There was no significant difference between both methods of reconstruction for all aspects of breast aesthetics. (4) Conclusions: Similar results for donor site morbidity, scar quality, and the aesthetic outcome of the breasts in both the DIEP and PAP patient groups have been demonstrated. Hence, in those cases suitable for both types of reconstruction, the decision can be based on factors such as patients’ lifestyles, leisure activities, and preferences.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/737breast cancermastectomyautologous breast reconstructionPAP flapDIEP flapdonor site morbidity |
| spellingShingle | Angela Augustin Evi M. Morandi Selina Winkelmann Ines Schoberleitner Daniel Egle Magdalena Ritter Thomas Bauer Tanja Wachter Dolores Wolfram Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis Journal of Clinical Medicine breast cancer mastectomy autologous breast reconstruction PAP flap DIEP flap donor site morbidity |
| title | Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis |
| title_full | Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis |
| title_short | Long-Term Results after Autologous Breast Reconstruction with DIEP versus PAP Flaps Based on Quality of Life and Aesthetic Outcome Analysis |
| title_sort | long term results after autologous breast reconstruction with diep versus pap flaps based on quality of life and aesthetic outcome analysis |
| topic | breast cancer mastectomy autologous breast reconstruction PAP flap DIEP flap donor site morbidity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/737 |
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