Breast Cancer Females, Breast Reconstruction
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the aesthetic outcomes in immediate implant-based breast reconstruction following breast mastectomy surgery.
Interventions
Whether synthetic meshes are used in breast cancer patients for immediate breast reconstruction after breast cancer resection
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Female adults aged 18 years or older; Undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer or prophylactic reasons; Receiving immediate implant-based reconstruction (either implant-only or combined with an autologous flap)
Exclusion criteria
Delayed reconstruction; Purely autologous reconstruction (without an implant); Incomplete postoperative follow-up data precluding effective aesthetic assessment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Outcome | From enrollment to the end of follow up at 6 months | Half a year post-IBBR, patients underwent a structured interview and physical examination by two independent senior breast surgeon, blinded to the surgical details, during outpatient visits using the Ueda Aesthetic Scale, "Excellent'" (9-10 points), ''Good'' (7-8points), ''Fair'' (5-6 points) and ''Poor'' (0-4 points). |
Countries
China