Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions
Background:. There is limited research on the impact of revisional surgery after breast reconstruction on patient experience and postoperative quality of life (QoL). Methods:. Patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate implant-based or autologous free-flap breast reconstruction from 2008 to 2020...
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| author | Lyndsay A. Kandi, BS Jacob B. Hammond, MD Haley Nadone, BS Heidi E. Kosiorek, MS Alanna M. Rebecca, MD, MBA William J. Casey, III, MD Edward M. Reece, MD, MBA Patricia A. Cronin, MD Barbara A. Pockaj, MD |
| author_facet | Lyndsay A. Kandi, BS Jacob B. Hammond, MD Haley Nadone, BS Heidi E. Kosiorek, MS Alanna M. Rebecca, MD, MBA William J. Casey, III, MD Edward M. Reece, MD, MBA Patricia A. Cronin, MD Barbara A. Pockaj, MD |
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| description | Background:. There is limited research on the impact of revisional surgery after breast reconstruction on patient experience and postoperative quality of life (QoL).
Methods:. Patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate implant-based or autologous free-flap breast reconstruction from 2008 to 2020 were reviewed. These patients were categorized by revisions (0–1, 2–3, and 4+) and surveyed on QoL metrics using BREAST-Q and Was It Worth It? (WIWI) questionnaires. BREAST-Q QoL, satisfaction, and WIWI metrics between revision groups were evaluated.
Results:. Among 252 patients, a total of 150 patients (60%) underwent zero to one revisions, 72 patients (28%) underwent two to three revisions, and 30 patients (12%) underwent four or more revisions. Median follow-up was 6 years (range, 1–11 years). BREAST-Q satisfaction among patients with four or more revisions was significantly lower (P = 0.03), while core QoL domains (chest physical, psychosocial, and sexual well-being) did not significantly differ. Analysis of unplanned reoperations due to complications and breast satisfaction showed no significant difference in QoL scores between groups (P = 0.08). Regarding WIWI QoL metrics, four or more revisions were associated with a higher rate of worse QoL (P = 0.035) and worse overall experience (P = 0.001). Most patients in all revision groups felt it was worthwhile to undergo breast reconstruction (86%), would choose breast reconstruction again (83%), and would recommend breast reconstruction to others (79%).
Conclusions:. Overall, a majority of patients undergoing revisions after breast reconstruction still have a worthwhile experience. Although reoperations after breast reconstruction do not significantly impact long-term BREAST-Q QoL domains, patients undergoing four or more revisions have significantly lower breast satisfaction, worse QoL, and a postoperative experience worse than expected. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f2d95224d6024b2b950423719f188c102023-06-30T01:49:19ZengWolters KluwerPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open2169-75742023-06-01116e488510.1097/GOX.0000000000004885202306000-00018Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent RevisionsLyndsay A. Kandi, BS0Jacob B. Hammond, MD1Haley Nadone, BS2Heidi E. Kosiorek, MS3Alanna M. Rebecca, MD, MBA4William J. Casey, III, MD5Edward M. Reece, MD, MBA6Patricia A. Cronin, MD7Barbara A. Pockaj, MD8From the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.† Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.† Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.‡ Department of Research, Section of Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Ariz.From the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.From the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.From the * Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.§ Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.§ Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.Background:. There is limited research on the impact of revisional surgery after breast reconstruction on patient experience and postoperative quality of life (QoL). Methods:. Patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate implant-based or autologous free-flap breast reconstruction from 2008 to 2020 were reviewed. These patients were categorized by revisions (0–1, 2–3, and 4+) and surveyed on QoL metrics using BREAST-Q and Was It Worth It? (WIWI) questionnaires. BREAST-Q QoL, satisfaction, and WIWI metrics between revision groups were evaluated. Results:. Among 252 patients, a total of 150 patients (60%) underwent zero to one revisions, 72 patients (28%) underwent two to three revisions, and 30 patients (12%) underwent four or more revisions. Median follow-up was 6 years (range, 1–11 years). BREAST-Q satisfaction among patients with four or more revisions was significantly lower (P = 0.03), while core QoL domains (chest physical, psychosocial, and sexual well-being) did not significantly differ. Analysis of unplanned reoperations due to complications and breast satisfaction showed no significant difference in QoL scores between groups (P = 0.08). Regarding WIWI QoL metrics, four or more revisions were associated with a higher rate of worse QoL (P = 0.035) and worse overall experience (P = 0.001). Most patients in all revision groups felt it was worthwhile to undergo breast reconstruction (86%), would choose breast reconstruction again (83%), and would recommend breast reconstruction to others (79%). Conclusions:. Overall, a majority of patients undergoing revisions after breast reconstruction still have a worthwhile experience. Although reoperations after breast reconstruction do not significantly impact long-term BREAST-Q QoL domains, patients undergoing four or more revisions have significantly lower breast satisfaction, worse QoL, and a postoperative experience worse than expected.http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004885 |
| spellingShingle | Lyndsay A. Kandi, BS Jacob B. Hammond, MD Haley Nadone, BS Heidi E. Kosiorek, MS Alanna M. Rebecca, MD, MBA William J. Casey, III, MD Edward M. Reece, MD, MBA Patricia A. Cronin, MD Barbara A. Pockaj, MD Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| title | Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions |
| title_full | Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions |
| title_fullStr | Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions |
| title_short | Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction and the Impact of Subsequent Revisions |
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