The aim of this study is to evaluate patients and surgeons aesthetic satisfaction and to assess the impact on self-esteem with immediate breast reconstruction using DIEP- flap procedure.
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Brief title
Condition
- Breast neoplasms malignant and unspecified (incl nipple)
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Aesthetic satisfaction
Self-esteem
Secondary outcome
Discrepancy between aesthetic satisfaction of the patiënt, the surgeon and the
plastic surgeon after direct reconstruction with the DIEP-flap procedure.
Background summary
Sometimes women, with breast cancer, have to make difficult choices about
treatment options, breast conserving surgery or mastectomy, with or without
reconstruction, immediate or delayed. For those undergoing mastectomy,
immediate reconstruction may offer significant quality-of-life benefits and
often constitutes a vital option for breast cancer recovery. Immediate breast
reconstruction with autologous tissue has become the preferred method of breast
reconstruction over the last few years. The Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator
(DIEP) free flap spares the whole erectus abdominis muscle, includes skin and
fat only, and therefore, preserves adequate abdominal wall competence.
A (reconstructive) surgeon or breast care nurse is responsible for supplying
the patient with adequate information about her options to allow her to make an
informed decision.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to evaluate patients and surgeons aesthetic
satisfaction and to assess the impact on self-esteem with immediate breast
reconstruction using DIEP- flap procedure.
Study design
This study is a cross-sectional survey conducted in January 2008. A postal
questionnaire was sent to each patient at least 6 months postoperatively.
Study burden and risks
Women only once have to answer a questionnaire, therefore we conclude that
there is no risk involved.
P. Debeyelaan 25
5800 Maastricht
Nederland
P. Debeyelaan 25
5800 Maastricht
Nederland
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- Women who had a direct reconstruction using the Diep flap procedure.
- Women treated for curable breast cancer.
- Women with hereditary increased risk of breast cancer who underwent prophylactic mastectomy, uni - or bilateral.
- Women able to speak and read Dutch.
- Women able to give informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
- women who developed breast cancer in the contralateral breast.
- women treated for recurrent breast cancer.
- women who developed metastasis.
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL20201.068.07 |