2014
DOI: 10.5935/2177-1235.2014rbcp0013
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Quality of life in patients undergoing transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction

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“…Numerous studies have shown the negative repercussions of breast CA treatment on pain, functionality and QoL 10,11 . Other studies indicate the improvement in the QoL of women who underwent breast reconstruction 5,12 , especially regarding the emotional aspect 13 , however, in our research, we did not find any studies that compare pain, functionality and QoL of women who underwent immediate breast reconstruction versus those who did not.…”
Section: Introductioncontrasting
confidence: 51%
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“…Numerous studies have shown the negative repercussions of breast CA treatment on pain, functionality and QoL 10,11 . Other studies indicate the improvement in the QoL of women who underwent breast reconstruction 5,12 , especially regarding the emotional aspect 13 , however, in our research, we did not find any studies that compare pain, functionality and QoL of women who underwent immediate breast reconstruction versus those who did not.…”
Section: Introductioncontrasting
confidence: 51%
“…QoL has been a major concern of health professionals, beyond the time of survival free from the disease. In this context, the advances of oncological surgical techniques enable immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, improving the physical and psychological integrity of patients without hindering oncological safety [4][5][6] . Immediate breast reconstruction with expanders or silicone prostheses has become the preferential option for both doctors and patients, because of its simplicity, lower total surgical time, minimal scarring, and immediate aesthetic results 7 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%