Asian women are statistically less likely than Caucasians to pursue breast reconstruction. This is the first study to investigate culture-specific perceptions of breast reconstruction. Results from this study can be used to improve cultural competency in addressing patient concerns. Improving access to information regarding treatment options and surgical outcomes may improve informed decision-making among immigrant Asian women.
To restore maximal target-organ function with minimal donor-site morbidity, we have created an algorithm based on evidence for nerve reconstruction using allograft, conduit, and autologous donor nerve. Based on our clinical outcomes, despite small sample study, the adoption of the proposed algorithm may help provide uniform outcomes for a given technique, with minimal patient morbidity. Individualized reconstructive technique, based not only on nerve gap size but also on functional importance and the anatomical level of the nerve injury are important variables to consider for optimal outcome.
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