Patient-reported outcomes measured by BREAST-Q after implant-based breast reconstruction: A cross-sectional controlled study in Brazilian patients. (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aguiar, Isabella de Carvalho; Veiga, Daniela Francescato; Marques, Thaline Figueiredo; Novo, Neil Ferreira; Sabino Neto, Miguel; Ferreira, Lydia Masako
• Is Part Of: Breast. Volume 31(2017)
• Page Start: 22
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: Breast neoplasms -- Mastectomy -- Breast implants -- Patient satisfaction -- Patient outcome assessment; PRO patient-reported outcomes -- MG mastectomy group -- RG reconstruction group; Breast -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Breast -- Tumors -- Periodicals; Breast -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2016.10.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-9776

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess patient-reported outcomes of breast reconstruction with implants, using the BREAST-Q, in the late postoperative period. Materials and methods: A total of 114 women previously operated due to breast cancer, in the late postoperative period (range 6–24 months) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study, and were allocated to either the mastectomy group (MG, n = 57) or reconstruction group (RG, n = 57). Patients in MG and RG, respectively, completed the Brazilian versions of Mastectomy and Reconstruction Modules of the BREAST-Q. Results: The mean age of patients was 46.6 and 44.3 years in MG and RG, respectively. All patients underwent chemotherapy and 6% and 11% of patients underwent radiotherapy in MG and RG, respectively. Patients in the RG reported higher satisfaction with surgical outcome ( P < 0.0001). However, no significant between-group differences were found in physical and sexual well-being, or satisfaction with the plastic surgeon, medical team, and office staff. Conclusion: Breast reconstruction with implants increased patient satisfaction with the surgical outcome, but did not influence patients' physical and sexual well-being or their satisfaction with the treatment received. Highlights: Assessment of patient-reported outcomes in Brazil is not performed routinely. BREAST-Q outcomes from patients undergoing mastectomy alone or breast reconstruction. Unique controlled study that used BREAST-Q for this purpose, in Brazilian patients.