Breast Cancer, Donor Site Complication, Satisfaction, Personal
Conditions
Keywords
Breast reconstruction; abdominoplasty; patient satisfaction
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to specifically compare the long term patient satisfaction of the abdomen after DIEAP flap procedure with conventional abdominoplasty.
Detailed description
34 patients reconstructed with a DIEAP flap (DIEAP group) and 30 patients who had undergone a conventional abdominoplasty (AP group) were asked to complete two study-specific questionnaires. One questionnaire covered general and specific aspects concerning abdominal outcomes and morbidity. The other covered general outcomes such as satisfaction with surgery and change of body image, self-confidence, social and intimate relations. In addition, all patients performed an abdominal muscle function test.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALQuestionnaire
Two study-specific questionnaires
Sponsors
Oslo University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* unilateral DIEAP flap, abdominoplasty
Exclusion criteria
* bilateral DIEAP flap, progressive cancer disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing patient satisfaction of the abdomen after DIEAP procedure and conventional abdominoplasty | 2001 to 2004. | The purpose of this study was to specifically compare the long term patient satisfaction of the abdomen after DIEAP flap procedure with conventional abdominoplasty. |
Outcome results
None listed